Customs

CBP Fee & MPF Calculator

Estimate Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF), Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF), and formal entry bond requirements.

Verified Reference Data

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Source

CBP

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2026-08-01

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FOB Value (USD)

Declared customs value

Fee Logic & Regulatory Citations

MPF (Merchandise Processing Fee) applies to formal entries at 0.3464% (ad valorem), with specific min/max caps per formal entry. HMF applies to all commercial shipments arriving by sea at 0.125%.

CBP Fee Schedule

"Fees updated per 89 FR 64228 (FY 2024 adjustments). MPF caps apply to Formal Entries (Class Code 499) per 19 CFR 24.23."

Indicative calculation for planning only. Verify against the applicable CBP notification in force on your shipment date before filing or contracting.

MPF (Formal)

Merchandise Processing Fee for formal entries.

$32.71

HMF

Harbor Maintenance Fee for ocean shipments.

$0.00

Informal Entry (Free)

Informal entry fee (automated).

$2.62

Informal Entry (Manual)

Informal entry fee (manual).

$7.85

Overview & methodology

What are US CBP User Fees in 2026?

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses user fees on most imported goods to fund trade processing operations. In 2026, the two primary fees are the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). MPF is applied to all formal entries, while HMF is restricted to commercial cargo arriving at US ports via ocean vessel.

Understanding MPF and HMF Caps

The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is calculated as 0.3464% ad valorem for formal entries, but it is subject to strict minimum and maximum caps (e.g., ~$32 to ~$635 per entry). The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is 0.125% of the cargo value with no maximum cap. Shipments under $800 (Section 321) are generally exempt from these user fees.