U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is rolling out an automated capability to enforce the de minimis threshold, which allows the duty and tax-free entry of shipments with an aggregate value of USD800 or less per person, per day. FedEx customers are reminded that if a recipient’s aggregated imported shipments across all transportation modes or carriers exceed the USD800 de minimis daily threshold, then informal or formal entries may be required—including payment of all applicable duties, taxes, and fees—and may be subject to delays as a result.

While the “per person, per day” de minimis provision is already actively enforced by CBP, we anticipate that automated enforcement of this provision will lead to more consistent and comprehensive treatment by CBP.

To avoid potential clearance delays, FedEx encourages customers to follow these best practices to remain in compliance with CBP guidelines:

• Provide precise cargo descriptions when creating shipments with FedEx.

  • These guidelines include a precise product description, specific monetary value and currency, shipper and recipient details, as well as an HS code (where required). Vague merchandise descriptions violate CBP guidelines and may delay clearance.

  • To learn more about writing a clear commodity description and HS code, watch our video here.
    

• Ensure you are using FedEx Ship Manager^TM at fedex.com or the most updated version of FedEx shipping software.
  

• If inbound shipments are heading to fulfillment centers:

  • Follow CBP’s guidance during shipment creation, including listing the consignee name as “[Merchandise Owner Name] c/o [fulfillment center name]”, for example, “Company ABC c/o Amazon Fulfillment Center”.

For further information and support regarding this enforcement, please contact your sales representative or FedEx customer service team. 

The following changes will take effect on January 13, 2025, for FedEx international shipments:

• All international packages that meet the criteria of Additional Handling Surcharge – Dimension will be subject to an 18kg (40lb) minimum billable weight. Other Additional Handling Surcharge assessment criteria currently used to determine the applicability of these surcharges remain unchanged. Visit our Surcharge and other information webpage for details.

NOTE: If a FedEx package is subject to an Oversize Charge or Additional Handling Surcharge – Packaging, and also meets the criteria for Additional Handling Surcharge – Dimension, the minimum billable weight of 18kg (40lb) will still apply. This means that this condition is applied even if Additional Handling Surcharge – Dimension itself is not charged.

• A U.S. Inbound Processing Fee will be assessed on all international shipments imported into the U.S. in connection with the processing of those shipments for customs clearance. Visit our Surcharge and other information webpage for details.

• Additional surcharges will be included in the list of fuel-applicable surcharge for all international shipments.  Visit our Fuel surcharge webpage for details.

• A Duty and Tax Forwarding Fee will apply instead of the Disbursement Fee if the shipper selects a third-party billing option for duties and taxes and duties and taxes are to be paid outside of the shipment’s destination country. Visit our Clearance services and related fees webpage for details.

Beginning October 31, 2023, FedEx is thrilled to introduce a new Boeing 767 flight that will reduce transit times by one day for shipments originating from South Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City to various major cities across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) region.

This means that for the entire Vietnam market, FedEx can offer transit of just one business day* to reach major APAC cities and two business days* for connections to major cities in Europe and MEISA.

Please refer to our online rate & transit time tool (https://www.fedex.com/en-vn/online/rating.html#) for the exact transit time for your shipments. Should you have more questions, you may contact your Sales Representative or call our Customer Service Team at 1800 585835.

Note: * Transit times may vary depending on specific origin and destination postal codes. 

At FedEx we constantly strive to optimize our operations so we can provide you with the best international shipping services possible.

Customers will now be able to enjoy one day faster of transit time for outbound shipments from Southern Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City to Korea and Europe, and for Inbound shipments from selected Asia countries to Vietnam.

The summary of transit time improvement is outlined in the table below:

Note: Transit times may vary depending on specific origin and destination postal codes.

Please contact FedEx Customer Service at 1800 585835 or refer to online rate & transit time tool https://www.fedex.com/en-vn/online/rating.html# for the exact transit time for your shipments.

New regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia require all customers shipping to and within Saudi Arabia to enter a ‘short address code/ National address’ of the receiver/ consignee to ensure faster delivery of your shipments. This requirement impacts anyone shipping to Saudi Arabia from within and outside the Kingdom.

Please request the receiver/ consignee of your shipment based in Saudi Arabia, for their ‘short address code/ National address’ to ensure faster delivery of your shipments.

The requirement is already in effect and in the coming time the national address will become mandatory for all residents, citizens and companies operating inside Saudi Arabia.

In order to avoid possible delays or return of shipments, please adhere to the new requirements and help ensure your package(s) reach their destination. Please refer to the user guide of entering the short address code / National address to the FedEx or TNT shipping tools correctly.

For more information on the ‘short address code/ National address’, please visit https://splonline.com.sa/en/national-address-1/

With the B2C e-commerce market growing steadily and residential deliveries on the rise, consumers are not always home to receive their deliveries.

Starting July 7, 2023, in New Zealand and September 4, 2023, in Australia, residential shipments may be released without signature at recipients’ doorstep or such other appropriate place, with a Picture Proof of Delivery, when recipients are not at home. Picture Proof of Delivery will give e-commerce merchants and consumers peace of mind on the delivery of their shipments.

This enhancement is another step in our continued efforts to innovate digitally, improve our customers’ experience and will assist in decreasing our carbon footprint.

The change will apply to all FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP) and International Priority Express (IPE), International Priority (IP), and International Economy (IE) services with declared customs value less than USD600 and declared value for carriage less than USD1 delivered to residential addresses.

For residential shipments that require a signature, customers need to select one of the following signature options at shipment creation: Indirect Signature Required (ISR), Direct Signature Required (DSR) or Adult Signature Required (ASR). Please note that DSR and ASR options come with a surcharge.

If you’re a business outside Canada exporting commercial goods into Canada and responsible for the payment of any duties and taxes as the Importer of Record (IOR), it’s important to take the necessary steps now to help prevent your FedEx Express shipments from being delayed at the border when CARM is fully implemented.

Please click here to learn more.

Effective July 16, 2023, the Money-back Guarantee (MBG) will resume on FedEx International Priority^® services¹ in Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (AMEA). This will be applicable to international shipments shipping from/ to and within AMEA, and eligible for payor based in AMEA.

For more information about MBG, please visit our Standard Conditions of Carriage here.

Should you have further enquiries, please contact our Customer Service team.

¹FedEx International Priority^® services include FedEx International First^®, FedEx International Priority^® Express, FedEx International Priority^®, FedEx International Priority^® Freight, FedEx International Priority^® DirectDistribution and FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution^®Freight

Effective May 2, 2023, FedEx International Economy^® services¹ will be reinstated from APAC markets to more than 170 markets and territories worldwide². In addition, the transit time of FedEx International Priority^® services³ from APAC markets⁴ to worldwide destinations will be enhanced. With these improvements, customers can have more choices to meet the dynamic international shipping needs.

Should you have further enquiries, please contact your Sales Representatives or our Customer Service team.

¹FedEx International Economy^® services include FedEx International Economy^®, FedEx International Economy^® Freight and FedEx International Economy^® DirectDistribution.

²For details on specific origins and destinations, please contact Sales Representatives or Customer Service team.

³FedEx International Priority^® services include FedEx International First^®, FedEx International Priority^® Express and FedEx International Priority^®.

⁴Except China where export service enhancement will be effective on June 1, 2023.

On February 1, 2025, there were regulatory changes in the U.S. which denied products with country of origin from China and Hong Kong for duty-free de minimis treatment and imposed additional 10% tariff to the products with country of origin from China and Hong Kong.

On February 7, the duty-free de minimis treatment for products with country of origin from China and Hong Kong is reinstated. Accordingly, at the current juncture, shipments with duty-free treatment (less than USD 800 declared value) will no longer be charged the additional 10% tariff on the products with the country of origin from China and Hong Kong. The 10% tariff on products with country of origin from China and Hong Kong that are ineligible for de minimis remains in place. We understand that this change is temporary. Therefore, we strongly recommend customers who ship products with country of origin from China and Hong Kong to provide the 10-digit H.S. code and the Manufacturer Identification Code (MID) for the eligible shipments.

For all shippers shipping to the U.S, we highly recommend:

1. For all commodities: Provide the 10-digit H.S. code for all products with country of origin from China and Hong Kong, regardless of where shipments are made
2. Manufacturer Identification Code (MID) is required for commercial use as below:
   1. All shipments below $800 containing textile and apparel products need MID, except for #2 below. All other commodities below $800 do not need MID.
      • H.S. codes of the textile and apparel products that need MID code information can be found here.
   2. For textile and apparel below $250 will not need MID if the shipment meets the personal use (non-commercial) shipment criteria.
   3. For personal use (non-commercial) shipments of textile and apparel products, it is acceptable to report the shipper as the manufacturer if the actual manufacturer’s information is unavailable.
   4. We strongly recommend customers providing US Tax ID of the recipient/consignee if it needs to be paid by the recipient/consignee.

We remain focused on supporting our customers and working with them to adapt to the substantial changes resulting from the recent tariff announcements. FedEx has an experienced team of clearance and compliance experts who are working around the clock to continue enabling the movement of shipments across borders of the more than 220 countries and territories we serve.

The situation is fluid. Please stay tuned at fedex.com for more updates.

FAQ 1: What is a Manufacturer Identification Code (MID)?

MID code is one of the required information for import clearance into the U.S. It’s used as an alternative to the full name and address of a manufacturer, shipper or exporter and is always required for U.S. formal customs entries. MID code must be shown on the commercial invoice for import clearance into the U.S.

The MID code is used on paperwork presented to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the good's recipient.

H.S. codes of the textile and apparel products that need MID code information can be found here.

FAQ 2: How do I generate a Manufacturer Identification Code (MID code) for U.S. import?

To generate a Manufacturers Identification code (MID code), you need to make sure your manufacturer has provided their full business name and postal address.

Here is the step-by-step guide for generating MID code.

FAQ 3: I have a MID code for my shipments. Where can I insert this information?

Please provide the MID code together with the item in both the air waybill and the commercial invoice.

Here is the step-by-step guide for inputting HS code and MID in different FedEx Automation Tools.

On December 30, 2024, the Mexican government published regulations modifying simplified customs clearance, adding restrictions, and adjusting and expanding information requirements on the clearance of express shipments arriving in Mexico. The regulatory changes applicable to the simplified clearance of express shipments took effect on January 1, 2025.

Key regulatory requirements to keep in mind when shipping to Mexico:

• Simplified import clearance of express shipments will only be available for shipments valued below USD2,500. Shipments in the USD1,000-2,500 bracket will require the consignee to be registered in the Importer’s Registry (Padrón de Importadores) of the Tax Administration Service (www.sat.gob.mx).
• Shippers sending goods to Mexico intended for customs clearance under simplified entry (Pedimento Clave T1) will be required to provide additional and more detailed information about their shipments, particularly regarding the precise description of the goods and the consignee's full name, complete address, Mexican Tax ID (RFC and CURP), email address, and phone number. Shipments consigned to foreign nationals (non-Mexican citizens) may include other acceptable ID numbers: Passport Number, Tax ID or Social Security Number (SSN).  Any shipment missing the above details will be returned to its country of origin billed under the shipper’s account.
• Generic description of goods being shipped (e.g.: “Clothes”, “Gifts”, “Shoes”, “XYZ”, “SKU N° XXXXX”, etc.) and inaccurate shipper’s name (e.g.: “Unknown”, “X”, etc.) are prohibited by Mexican Customs and could impede the shipment from being cleared; and
• The previously available USD50 de minimis duty and tax exemption threshold has been eliminated.

Please click here for details on this and other regulatory changes (English-only).

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it will begin rejecting any U.S. import shipment data containing vague descriptions effective November 12, 2024. If CBP rejects a vague cargo description, then FedEx may decline the shipment at origin or may hold the shipment at origin until complete data is submitted.

FedEx customers are reminded of the importance of providing precise cargo descriptions when creating their shipments with FedEx to ensure their shipments comply with CBP’s regulations. After the effective date, any shipments identified by CBP as containing vague descriptions will be rejected by CBP and may incur delays.

Precise descriptions accurately describe what the goods are made of and their intended use. Examples include “children’s toys made of plastic” rather than “toys” and “women’s dresses made of 60% cotton 40% polyester” rather than “clothing”.

To learn more about writing a clear commodity description, watch our video here on fedex.com. Additionally, CBP has provided a list of examples to illustrate how to create a precise commodity description, which you can find here.

With this enforcement in place, manual air waybills destined for the United States will experience a 1-day transit extension. To minimize any impact on your shipments, we encourage customers to utilize FedEx online shipping tools to create shipments.

For further information and support related to this enforcement, please contact your sales representative or FedEx customer service team.

Effective from Jan 1, 2023, invoices for ancillary services performed in Singapore which originally subject to 7% Singapore GST will now be increased to 8%.  The Singapore GST rate will further increase from 8% to 9% effective from Jan 1, 2024. 

The above change is in accordance with tax law change as recently announced by the Singapore Minister of Finance to support healthcare expenditure and to take care of seniors in Singapore.

The GST below will apply to all customers for ancillary services performed in Singapore as well as domestic freight charges that are currently subject to 7% GST, including payers billed outside and inside Singapore:

If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your FedEx invoice.

We have received reports of fraudulent emails claiming to come from BillingOnline@fedex.com. These messages have a vague subject referencing an invoice (e.g. “Your FedEx invoice is ready to be paid now,” “Please pay your outstanding FedEx invoice,” “New FedEx Invoice,” “Your FedEx invoice is ready,” “Pay your FedEx invoice online”).

If you receive a message matching this description do not open the email or enter any personal information. Delete the email immediately.

FedEx does not send unsolicited emails to customers requesting information regarding packages, invoices, account numbers, passwords or personal information.

Go to our FedEx FedEx Trust Center to learn more about protecting yourself online. By following a few simple tips, you can make your online experience safer and more secure.

For more information on other fraudulent emails, you can visit our U.S. website by clicking here.

It has come to our attention that a fraudulent e-mail with unauthorized use of the FedEx name has been circulating to our customers. The e-mail claims that a FedEx shipment could not be delivered and asks the customers to open an attachment, print it out and take it to a FedEx facility to pick up the package.

Customers need to be aware that this is a fraudulent request and that this e-mail attachment contains a virus. If you have received one of these fraudulent e-mails, do not open the attachment, but delete the email immediately.

FedEx does not request payment or personal information in return for goods in transit or in FedEx custody via unsolicited mail or e-mail.

If you have received a fraudulent e-mail that claims to be from FedEx and have experienced resulting financial loss, contact your banking institution immediately through the appropriate channels.

*FedEx is not responsible for any charges or costs incurred as a result of unauthorized or fraudulent activity that abuses the FedEx name, service marks and logos.

Effective immediately, FedEx International Economy® and all freight services¹ to Lebanon are temporarily discontinued until further notice. We continue to provide FedEx International Priority® to Lebanon. Services for outbound shipments from Lebanon remain normal.

Should you have further enquiries, please contact your Sales Representatives or our Customer Service team.

¹All freight services include both FedEx International Economy® Freight and FedEx International Priority® Freight 

Effective immediately, FedEx International Economy® services from China to select markets in Middle East and Africa are discontinued until further notice due to multiple factors.

As an alternative, we recommend customers using FedEx International Priority services2 for shipments from China to these destinations.

Providing excellent customer experience is a top priority for us and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Listed below are the countries included in the suspension until further notice:

Should you have further enquiries, please contact your Sales Representatives or our Customer Service team.

¹FedEx International Economy® services include FedEx International Economy®, FedEx International Economy® Freight and FedEx International Economy® DirectDistribution.

²FedEx International Priority® services include FedEx International Priority®, FedEx International Priority® Express, FedEx International Priority® Freight, and FedEx International Priority® DirectDistribution. 

FedEx International Priority inbound and outbound service to and from Ukraine has been reinstated covering the majority of Ukrainian postal codes. Pick-up and delivery services will be performed according to local authority instructions, where it is safe and possible.

All Russian and Belarusian FedEx International services continue to be suspended until further notice.

Continue to check this page for updates. For specific shipment status information, please track your shipment at fedex.com.