BOSTON 2026 Philatelic Exhibiting Deadline Extended

Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.

Several emails have been received by Boston 2026 personnel from prospective exhibitors having heard reports that a 20% importation tariff or bond will be required of exhibits brought into the United States for the show based on their insured value. Such reports are unsubstantiated.

U.S. financial regulations regarding matters affecting exhibitors, dealers and postal administrations continue to be monitored by Boston 2026 Government Relations Chair Mick Zais. Boston 2026 has additionally secured a customs broker and professional tariff experts to explain the unique situation of a philatelic exhibition to government officials. We await their rulings.

Understanding that the tariff situation may be dissuading exhibitors from applying, the deadline for philatelic exhibits is being extended one month from September 30 to October 31 when final mandates are expected be known. Those contemplating filling out a philatelic or literature application should not hesitate to do so. The literature application deadline of January 30 remains.

The Exhibit Selection Committee’s duties will begin as scheduled on October 1, reviewing and approving applications based on those received. Exhibit acceptance notifications will be released by mid-November. Accepted applicants may withdraw without penalty by the time frame fees are expected by national commissioners. For exhibiting questions, please contact Commissioner General Chris Lazarof (Chris.Lazaroff@Boston2026.org) or Deputy Commissioner General Dzintars Grinsfelds (Dzintars.Grinfelds@Boston2026.org).

The press release:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PR-2025-09-22-Philatelic-Exhibit-Deadline-Extended.pdf