Updated April 14, 4:00 PM EST
Tariff Updates
On Wednesday, April 2nd, President Trump announced new updates around tariffs. The U.S. closed the De minimis loophole on imports from China, set to be implemented May 2, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. All shipments from these regions will be subject to duties, including those valued under $800.
Additional global tariffs of 10% — dependent on country — announced for all imports set to be implemented at 12:01 a.m. at April 5, 2025,
De minimis to be removed for all countries, subject to the CBP having adequate measures in place to collect funds.
What's Changed?
China: De Minimis loophole closing on all goods under $800.
• Non-postal shipments no longer qualify for duty-free entry and will follow standard entry and payment procedures.
• Postal shipments are subject to a flat fee of $25 per item or 30% of the item’s value (whichever is greater), increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025. This workaround was introduced due to limited U.S. enforcement capabilities for postal imports.
All Countries: 10% Global tariff introduced. As of April 5, 2025, all imports into the U.S. — regardless of value or country of origin — are subject to a 10% ad valorem tariff in addition to any existing product-specific duties.
• The De Minimis exemption is expected to be revoked entirely for all countries once CBP implements a comprehensive duty collection system. For now, these changes apply only to goods originating from China.
Book a Demo• Non-postal shipments no longer qualify for duty-free entry and will follow standard entry and payment procedures.
• Postal shipments are subject to a flat fee of $25 per item or 30% of the item’s value (whichever is greater), increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025. This workaround was introduced due to limited U.S. enforcement capabilities for postal imports.
All Countries: 10% Global tariff introduced. As of April 5, 2025, all imports into the U.S. — regardless of value or country of origin — are subject to a 10% ad valorem tariff in addition to any existing product-specific duties.
• The De Minimis exemption is expected to be revoked entirely for all countries once CBP implements a comprehensive duty collection system. For now, these changes apply only to goods originating from China.
What is De Minimis?
The De Minimis Tax Exemption is a law that Congress passed on a bipartisan basis that allows shipments bound for American businesses and consumers valued under $800 (per person, per day) to enter the U.S. free of duty and taxes. (Source: National Foreign Trade Council)
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How Swap can help you stay compliant
Swap is your trusted partner in navigating global tariff complexities.
- All orders calculated in the checkout to account for total landed cost based on current guidelines — including new U.S. tariff rules, flat-fee postal duties, and country-specific rates
- Tax compliance covered to ensure your business remains in good standing with U.S. government and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- Customers can continue to receive packages DDP with all duties, taxes, fees and tariffs paid at checkout — avoiding customs delays and surprise charges at the door.
Learn more about Swap’s compliance measures and Clear by Swap Global — our B2B2C logistics model that helps brands reduce duties, unlock tariff compliance, and protect margins.
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The Impact: China
De Minimis is suspended regardless of value. Goods imported via postal carriers are subject to a flat fee of 30% of their value or $25 per item, whichever is greater (increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025).
Goods imported via commercial carriers may face cumulative tariffs — including a 20% tariff (Feb 2025) and 34% tariff (Apr 2025) — on top of existing product-specific tariffs (7.5% to 100%).
Carriers transporting these shipments must report shipment details to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), maintain an international carrier bond to ensure duty payment, and remit duties to CBP on a set schedule.
Brands may be required to provide licenses, certifications, importer SSN, and proof of origin.
Consumer packages may be held in customs until all applicable duties and taxes are paid.
Goods imported via commercial carriers may face cumulative tariffs — including a 20% tariff (Feb 2025) and 34% tariff (Apr 2025) — on top of existing product-specific tariffs (7.5% to 100%).
Carriers transporting these shipments must report shipment details to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), maintain an international carrier bond to ensure duty payment, and remit duties to CBP on a set schedule.
Brands may be required to provide licenses, certifications, importer SSN, and proof of origin.
Consumer packages may be held in customs until all applicable duties and taxes are paid.
The Impact: Global Imports
As of April 5, 2025, all goods entering the U.S. — regardless of value — are subject to a 10% ad valorem tariff, in addition to any existing duties. This replaces the previous $800 De Minimis threshold for most imports.
CBP plans to remove De Minimis exemptions for all countries once infrastructure is in place to reliably collect and enforce duties.
Brands may be required to provide licenses, certifications, importer SSN, and proof of origin.
Consumer packages may be held in customs until all applicable duties and taxes are paid.
CBP plans to remove De Minimis exemptions for all countries once infrastructure is in place to reliably collect and enforce duties.
Brands may be required to provide licenses, certifications, importer SSN, and proof of origin.
Consumer packages may be held in customs until all applicable duties and taxes are paid.
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