Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
Orders Continued Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for Shipments
What it does
Agencies must collect duties on imports, implement the revised postal entry process, and update tariffs and regulations to enforce the suspension of de minimis treatment.
Real-world impact
- Low-value imports that were previously duty-free will now be subject to duties.
- International postal packages must pay a temporary surcharge until the surcharge expires.
- Import entry procedures and the tariff schedule will be revised and enforced.
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Summary
This order continues a suspension of the rule that lets many low-value imports enter the United States duty-free. It says most shipments no longer qualify for the de minimis exemption and requires customs to collect duties, with special duty rules for international postal packages.
The change affects importers, online shoppers receiving mail packages, and shipping carriers. It directs customs and homeland security officials to update entry procedures, collect applicable duties, and modify the tariff schedule to enforce the suspension.
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