BOSTON 2026: Importation Tariff Ruling

Latest Press Release from Thomas Fortunato, Public Relations Chair at BOSTON 2026:

The Boston 2026 web site has a new webpage dealing exclusively with the tariff issues around stamps and philatelic material, including a copy of the new ruling letter covering HTSUS 9704 that such items are again tariff free. See the Tariffs webpage on www.Boston2026.org.

In a correspondence dated October 30 from Andrew Langreich, Office of Trade Chief at U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, to Boston 2026 Executive Director Mark Butterline, the ruling confirms Harmonized Tariff Schedule HTSUS 9704 items (i.e., stamps and other philatelic material) are exempt from all tariffs and duties.

Boston 2026 previously hired Vantage Point Services, a customs broker, to ensure no difficulties are encountered by those needing importation assistance to the show. This advice was echoed by the Office of Trade Chief’s correspondence.

The Press Release: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PR-2025-11-26-Tariff-Letter-Released.pdf

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