Last Updated: October 14, 2026
YCDS Customer Care continues accepting and processing prescription orders. With the new U.S. customs compliance deadline extended to January 20, 2027, we remain focused on helping our patients maintain access to affordable medications while preparing for the upcoming changes.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially extended the implementation deadline for new international mail customs requirements from October 22, 2026, to January 20, 2027.
This 90-day extension provides additional time for international pharmacies, shipping partners, and regulatory authorities to prepare for the upcoming changes.
Most importantly, CBP has confirmed that existing international mail entry procedures will remain unchanged before January 20, 2027.
This is welcome news for patients who depend on affordable prescription medications.
Your Voice Matters
We want to extend our sincere appreciation to every patient, family member, and advocate who has raised awareness about affordable prescription access.
Whether you contacted your elected representatives, shared your personal experience, or participated in the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI)(opens in new tab), your involvement has helped bring attention to an issue affecting many American families.
This extension comes at an important time, following growing awareness of the challenges facing Americans who depend on affordable prescription medications.
We appreciate the efforts of patients and advocacy organizations who continue to bring attention to this issue. Your voices remain important as discussions about long-term solutions continue.
What Does This Extension Mean for You?
- Prescription Ordering Continues: YCDS Customer Care continues accepting and processing prescription orders through our licensed pharmacy partners. We remain committed to maintaining reliable service while preparing for the upcoming regulatory changes.
- Existing Customs Procedures Remain in Place: International mail parcels will continue clearing U.S. customs under established informal entry procedures through the new January 20, 2027 enforcement date.
- Time to Solidify Long-Term Solutions: This 90-day extension provides our pharmacy leadership, customs brokers, and legal advocates the window required to collaborate with regulators on sustainable, compliant delivery models that protect your access to affordable medications.
Recommended Next Steps for Patients
Because the underlying regulatory framework remains scheduled for early 2027, staying ahead of schedule is the best way to avoid any potential transit bottlenecks:
- Plan Around the Winter Holidays: International mail volume surges significantly between late November and early January. To ensure your packages arrive well before the January 20 cutover, please place any needed refills by mid-to-late December 2026 or the first week of January 2027.
- Review Your Refills: If you anticipate needing medication during December or January, check your supply now. Ordering early helps prevent any last-minute rush as the new deadline approaches.
- Keep Prescriptions Up to Date: Check that your active prescription on file has not expired and has remaining refills authorized by your physician.
- Maintain Grassroots Momentum: This extension demonstrates that patient voices matter in Washington. As regulatory discussions continue over the next 90 days, maintaining pressure on Congress remains essential. For that to happen, we need our patients to stay engaged and keep up the pressure:
- Send a letter to your representatives in Congress: Lawmakers need to hear repeatedly that affordable medication access is not negotiable.
- Sign and circulate the national petition: Strengthen our collective numbers so decision-makers cannot ignore the scale of this issue.
- Call your senators and representatives: Direct constituent calls carry immense weight on Capitol Hill.
- Share your personal health journey through CPPI: Real stories about what losing access to affordable prescriptions would mean for your health and budget are the single most effective tool we have. 👉 Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) Advocacy Center
Frequently Asked Questions
CBP has extended the implementation deadline for new international mail customs procedures to January 20, 2027. This means the previously scheduled October 22 transition will not take effect as planned.
YCDS Customer Care continues processing prescription orders through our pharmacy partners. As always, delivery times may vary depending on shipping, customs processing, and other factors.
Need Assistance?
Our Patient Care Team is here to help you review your prescription records, calculate your next refill window, and ensure continuous, uninterrupted access to your maintenance medications.
- Call Us: 1-844-416-4282
- Email: info@ycdscc.com
- Account: Log in at ycdscc.com/login/ to view your profile and order history.