Customs user fee for processing shipments

(a) In general Section 13031(a)(10) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(a)(10)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in clause (ii), by striking; or and inserting a semicolon; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting; or; and (C) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: (iv) $2 for each shipment, to be paid by the party making entry, if the entry or release of that shipment, whether automated or manual, is made under section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C)).; and (2) in the flush text at the end, by adding at the end the following: In the case of shipments the entry or release of which is made under section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C)) that are sent to the United States through the international postal network, the Secretary, in consultation with the Postmaster General, shall determine whether it is appropriate to impose fees that are the same or similar as the fees applicable to shipments under subparagraph (C)(iv) on shipments by the United States Postal Service. If the Secretary determines that such requirements are appropriate, such requirements shall be prescribed by regulation.. (b) Payment Section 13031(b)(8)(D)(i) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(b)(8)(D)(i)) is amended by inserting after merchandise the following:, except in the case of fees charged under subsection (a)(10)(C)(iv), in which case such fees shall be paid by the party making entry.