Yes. I have between a 1-3 year supply for each med. I’m going to try and bulk up the ones that I have to go through India for. Luckily Shenzhen and Hong Kong can cover my Metformin, SGLT2I and Pitavastatin at decent prices.
I can get everything else locally too, but I have to pay through the nose… But not as much as if I was in the USA. Prices there are crazy for some drugs…
I’m going to try a couple more shipments before the window closes on October 22nd.
DeStrider, you’ve mention the October 22nd date a couple of times. That is the CBP compliance date for new CBP rules in 2026. However, from what I understand India and India Post now have in place a system that is compliant. And, some vendors are now shipping while others will be shortly. So, I don’t understand how trying to get a new order in before October 22nd would affect that order? Please explain.
Starting October 22, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces new data and compliance rules for international mail shipments entering the United States.What Changes on October 22New Entry Requirements: Certain low-value merchandise entering through international mail can no longer use legacy informal processes and must comply with updated regulatory data standards.Electronic Filing: Shippers and postal operators must use formal entry or CBP’s electronic filing option (Entry Type 13) for applicable goods.
Until then it’s not being enforced. Packages are still being delivered under the old exemptions. It all changes on October 22nd. I don’t want to risk it.
So, even though Indian shippers are in compliance through India Post, it’s the CBP (not Indian shippers) that will be ignoring the new data being received until October 22nd? I just want to make sure I’m absolutely clear on this.
That’s my take on it.
I already posted about this, but I was informed by Maulik today that he is no longer exporting to U.S. “too much paperwork and declaration”.
Any information on which exporters still export to U.S.?
FYI, I panicked as I was about to place an order, so I double checked with Maulik…
Apparently there was a miscommunication @CTStan.
He IS still shipping to the US… so those of us who use him, we are all still good…
Yes. He is unhappy about the extra work but clarified that he is still exporting to the U.S.
Seems like people may want to get their orders in sooner rather than later.
This all feels very unsettled and random, and but generally seems like the trend line is in a bad direction right now.
Which pharmacy is Maulik at? Thank you…
I can’t remember the name but I’ll PM you his contact info
Just do a search on “Maulik” using the search feature in the upper left corner of the website and you’ll find his info.
Thank you…
You know, when I did research on the new CBP rules a week or two ago I believe part of the logic for the CBP creating the new system was to insure no more ~$800 de minimus exemptions for imports in connection with import tariffs. And, all the new detailed information required of foreign shippers was to help guarantee the government gets every last penny of the rather whimsical tariffs being imposed on other countries. Whether or not there’s any truth to that, I don’t know, but it is an irritating thought. And, even though a few million dollars more or less in tariffs sounds big to the average person, it’s just a drop in the bucket for the US Budget.
The new process has been in use since September 22 - in apparently voluntary, test mode. Presumably Maulik’s stuff will go through this process, hence the reference to additional paperwork.
I’m wanting to buy 3 or 4 bottles of maraviroc that costs $120 a bottle (I’d order more but I can’t stomach spending more on something I’m not even committed to taking long term!). I’d also add 600 bempodoic acid which would $180
All this is to say, I haven’t spent this much in one order before and I’m worried about it being confiscated. I realize orders are going through, but all of you have stories of having issues, and with things being as they are…
What is your strategy for avoiding big losses. Do you break them up into smaller shipments? If there are enough shipments, obviously shipping costs then add up.
Do I just order what I can stomach losing and then just hope we still have access after 10/22?
I would order now before the door closes. In the end, all my packages arrived except for 1 that was seized.
I always split any large orders into two or more smaller ones. But, I don’t know that it really makes a difference. However, the chances of all of the smaller packages being seized may be less than for a one package order being seized. Yes, more shipping fees.
I did a bit of research on the New 2026 CBP Rules and the best information I can find indicates that the CBP has taken on this new method without any new congressional laws. I asked Gemini to draft a protest letter for my congressional representatives and you could do the same with likely any AI programs you use. I’ve attached a copy of the one Gemini made.
CBP Letter to Representatives.pdf (41.6 KB)
There are also some patient advocacy groups. This first choice below simplifies sending an appropriate letter to your congressman. It took me less than 3 minutes total time. :
The package arrived only taking about 10 days longer than usual. I never saw any US tracking until it was here.
But now there’s the added difficulty of the new laws restricting imports. So I’m at a loss as to what to do. I have less than a one year supply of everything I need and don’t like that.