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De Minimis loophole expires for Chinese-made goods on May 2nd
Non-postal shipments that are valued at or under $800 will no longer qualify for duty-free entry and will be subject to all applicable U.S. duties, processed under applicable entry and payment procedures.
Postal shipments that are valued at or under $800 are subject to a duty rate of either 30% of their value or $25 per item (whichever is greater) — increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025. This is in lieu of any other duties, including those imposed by prior orders.
If you are using a postal carrier (such as USPS), the flat-fee structure — $25 or 30% of order value, increasing to $50 on June 1 — was introduced as a temporary workaround due to limited U.S. ability to collect duties.
Postal shipments that are valued at or under $800 are subject to a duty rate of either 30% of their value or $25 per item (whichever is greater) — increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025. This is in lieu of any other duties, including those imposed by prior orders.
If you are using a postal carrier (such as USPS), the flat-fee structure — $25 or 30% of order value, increasing to $50 on June 1 — was introduced as a temporary workaround due to limited U.S. ability to collect duties.
The De Minimis exemption is expected to be revoked entirely for all countries once the U.S. implements a more comprehensive tax collection system. For now, this new policy applies only to goods originating from China.
What does this mean
for my business?
Starting May 2nd, the De Minimis exemption is suspended for ecommerce shipments from China - regardless of value.
Chinese imports will now be subject to:
• Pre-existing tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100% (depending on product category).
• A 20% tariff introduced in February 2025.
• A new 34% tariff effective April 3, 2025.
If you are using a postal carrier (such as USPS), the U.S. government’s limited ability to collect duties has resulted in a flat-fee structure:
• Duties will be $25 per order or 30% value - whichever is higher.
• Increases to $50 per order on June 1, 2025.
For most D2C ecommerce shipments using commercial carriers, this results in total tariffs averaging ~125%.
Additional requirements for brands may include:
• Licenses, certification, importer SSN, and origin of proof.
Consumer Impact:
• Packages may be held in customs until additional duties and taxes are paid for.
Chinese imports will now be subject to:
• Pre-existing tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100% (depending on product category).
• A 20% tariff introduced in February 2025.
• A new 34% tariff effective April 3, 2025.
If you are using a postal carrier (such as USPS), the U.S. government’s limited ability to collect duties has resulted in a flat-fee structure:
• Duties will be $25 per order or 30% value - whichever is higher.
• Increases to $50 per order on June 1, 2025.
For most D2C ecommerce shipments using commercial carriers, this results in total tariffs averaging ~125%.
Additional requirements for brands may include:
• Licenses, certification, importer SSN, and origin of proof.
Consumer Impact:
• Packages may be held in customs until additional duties and taxes are paid for.
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