Pursuant to Decree No. 604/26, published in the Official Gazette on 16 July 2026, the National Executive Branch amended Decree No. 1001/82, which regulates the Customs Code, introducing significant changes to the Postal Shipments Regime applicable to both import and export transactions.
One of the most significant amendments expressly provides that exports of goods for commercial purposes carried out through the postal service shall no longer be subject to any value limits.
With respect to imports, the decree aligns the exemptions applicable to postal shipments processed through the official postal service with those currently available under the courier regime.
To that end, imports made through postal shipments intended for personal use shall benefit from an exemption from import duties and the statistical tax for goods with an FOB value not exceeding USD 400 per shipment, subject to a maximum of five (5) transactions per person per calendar year.
Where either of these thresholds is exceeded—whether in terms of value or number of transactions—only the excess amount shall be subject to the payment of the duties and taxes applicable under the general import-for-consumption regime.
This amendment replaces the previous postal shipments framework, which granted a substantially more limited exemption of up to USD 50 and up to twelve (12) transactions per calendar year. It also eliminates the flat 50% tax rate previously imposed on the portion of the shipment value exceeding USD 50.
Furthermore, the decree provides that the postal operator shall be automatically authorized to act on behalf of the consignee before Customs, unless the consignee has previously expressed its intention to appear personally or appoint another representative. This amendment is intended to reduce administrative formalities and expedite customs clearance procedures without affecting the Customs Service’s powers of control and verification.
With respect to postal exports consisting of family assistance or personal gifts, the decree maintains the exemption from export duties applicable to exports for consumption, provided that the aggregate value of shipments by each sender does not exceed USD 5,000 per month.
It should be noted that the amendments introduced by the decree do not modify the substantive requirements governing imports and exports carried out under these regimes. Accordingly, the existing restrictions applicable to goods subject to prohibitions, quotas, or special customs regimes remain unchanged.