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Tighter Security for International Mail: Mandatory Electronic Data Tracking.

This law strengthens requirements for electronic data submission for all international mail, including letters, entering the U.S. Starting December 31, 2023, shipments lacking required data will be refused entry, aiming to boost security and detect illegal goods. Citizens benefit from increased transparency through regular reports on customs screenings and non-compliant mail volume.
Key points
All international mail shipments, including letters, must have advance electronic tracking data by the end of 2023.
Packages and letters without the required electronic data will be refused entry into the U.S. after December 31, 2023.
The Postal Service must publish monthly reports detailing non-compliant shipments and customs inspection results.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1711
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-05-18