Prepay

The fast, no-code way to pay U.S. duties on postal shipments

Just snap a photo, pay the duties, and ship. We’ll handle the rest.

As of August 29, 2025, duties on postal shipments must now be paid before delivering to U.S. recipients. The Zonos Prepay app is your plug-and-play solution for individual shippers.

It’s built for use at home or at the postal counter, and makes U.S. shipments ready in minutes. No code. No package disruptions.

Executive order

Why use Zonos

Why prepay duties via the Zonos Prepay app?

Zonos Prepay allows easy duty calculation and prepayment on your postal U.S. shipments, while saving time with AI-powered customs information suggestions.


No code, no wasted time

Zonos Prepay is a no code solution to collect prepaid duties on U.S.-bound postal shipments.

  • No code: with the $0 U.S. de minimis now in effect, new development may not be possible. Zonos Prepay is a no code solution that keeps packages flowing without skipping a beat.
  • Efficient: Zonos Prepay automatically suggests complete customs information with only a photo. This can shave valuable time and keep your processes from getting backed up.

Successful delivery

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See it in action 


Watch how to quickly prepare your package and pay U.S. duties and taxes using the Zonos Prepay app. No subscription required.



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Download the Zonos Prepay app

Shippers can download the Zonos Prepay app to prepare their U.S.-bound package at home or at the postal counter. No subscription required. Just open and start using.

Currently supporting Canada Post, with more posts coming soon.



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Snap a photo of the items being shipped

Snap a single photo that includes all of the items being shipped, or add multiple photos. Alternatively, add your item information manually.

Take a picture of items

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Let AI magically suggest complete customs information

Zonos' patent-pending AI tools automatically suggest required customs information, saving everyone time and streamlining processes.


Auto-suggested information includes:
Detailed customs descriptions
Country of origin (manufacture)
10-digit HTS code
Product prices
Product quantities

Shippers simply review the suggested information and make any adjustments needed.

AI suggested customs information

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Pay duties

The Zonos Prepay app will automatically calculate the applicable duties and tariffs, and prompt for payment. Payment can be made directly in the app and is processed in the local currency.


By paying duties via the Zonos Prepay app, you are guaranteed that no additional duties will be charged to the shipper or the recipient. Duties paid through the Zonos Prepay app are guaranteed.


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Show proof of payment

With duties prepaid, shippers can now ship their package to the U.S.. To show proof of payment, simply show the declaration ID to the postal clerk.

QR code confirmation

Posts were only given until August 29 2025 to comply with the U.S. executive order.


With the Zonos Prepay app, you can comply with the new U.S. policy and keep U.S. packages moving without skipping a beat.


No code solution = fast = no disruptions at your offices.


We'll provide you with a QR code that you can post in your offices—if someone has an international package, simply direct them to download the app and add a photo of what they are shipping. Zonos will take care of the new regulations efficiently—within minutes, your shipper will have proof that they have paid duties on their shipment, and you can accept their package for U.S. delivery.