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I just found this email in my junk mail bin:
Michael Irwin
Director of Export
It appears to be real and hopefully this doesn't also include shaving gear but worth being more detailed on the customs form.
Dear Customer,
We wanted to make you aware of upcoming changes that may affect some goods being sent to the USA from 22 October 2026.
From this date, certain regulated goods entering the USA may be subject to additional checks by U.S. Partner Government Agencies. These agencies work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to review products linked to areas such as public health, consumer safety, agriculture, the environment, wildlife, communications, alcohol, tobacco and controlled goods.
This will not affect every shipment. However, if you send goods such as food, supplements, cosmetics, medicines, toys, children’s products, electronics, plant or animal products or chemicals, additional information or documentation may be required before the item can clear customs.
What this means for you
- Some goods may need to be reviewed by one or more U.S. regulatory agencies before they can clear customs.
- You may need to provide permits, certificates, registration numbers, prior approvals or supporting product information, depending on the goods being sent.
- Clear and specific customs descriptions will be important to help avoid delays.
- If required information is missing or incomplete, items may be delayed, held, refused entry or returned.
- You may need to provide permits, certificates, registration numbers, prior approvals or supporting product information, depending on the goods being sent.
What you should do before sending goods to the USA
Before exporting, please check whether your items are subject to U.S. regulatory requirements. You should understand what the item is, what it is made from, how it will be used and whether any agency approval, certificate or supporting document is needed.
Before exporting, please check whether your items are subject to U.S. regulatory requirements. You should understand what the item is, what it is made from, how it will be used and whether any agency approval, certificate or supporting document is needed.
- Check whether your goods may be regulated by a U.S. agency such as FDA, CPSC, USDA, EPA, FWS, FCC, DEA or TTB.
- Complete any required approvals before posting.
- Use accurate and detailed customs information.
- Keep any supporting documents available in case they are
requested during clearance.
- Complete any required approvals before posting.
Use clear customs descriptions
Avoid generic product descriptions such as 'food', 'beauty product', 'electronics', 'toy' or 'pet supplies'. Instead, use a description that clearly explains what the product is.
Avoid generic product descriptions such as 'food', 'beauty product', 'electronics', 'toy' or 'pet supplies'. Instead, use a description that clearly explains what the product is.
For example, use 'milk chocolate bar' rather than 'food', '30ml facial moisturising cream' rather than 'beauty product', or 'Bluetooth wireless headphones' rather than 'electronics'.
Important reminder
Customers are responsible for checking whether their products are regulated and for meeting any U.S. import requirements before sending.
Customers are responsible for checking whether their products are regulated and for meeting any U.S. import requirements before sending.
Taking these steps before posting will help reduce the risk of delays, information requests, refused entry or returns.
Thank you for your support in preparing for these changes.
For more information, please visit our dedicated page royalmail.com/usabusinessupdates.
Kind regards,
Michael Irwin
Director of Export
It appears to be real and hopefully this doesn't also include shaving gear but worth being more detailed on the customs form.
