Updated MAY 5, 8:00 AM EST
Tariff Updates
In April of this year, President Trump announced sweeping new tariff measures on Chinese imports. The most impactful of these updates has taken effect in early May - De Minimis loophole closed on May 2, 2025 at 12:01 a.m., eliminating duty-free imports under $800 from China.
Additional proposals are also at play, including a 145% increase in tariffs on Chinese goods and new per-shipment fees being considered alongside a tiered duty rate structure set in place for any goods coming from China.
As tariff news continues to evolve, Swap is here to help you stay ahead and prepared for the ever-changing trade landscape.
What's Changed?
China: De Minimis loophole closed on all goods under $800 at midnight on May 2nd, 2025.
• Imported goods - regardless of value - that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption will now be subject to full declared value reporting and applicable duties, in accordance with updated entry and payment procedures.
• Applies to all shipments from China sent via postal and commercial carriers. Brands may need to provide licenses, certification, importer SSN, and origin of proof.
• All shipments will also be subject to a duty rate based on their declared value, ranging between 35% and 145% or more.
• An additional fee of $100 per shipment will apply to all items at or under $800. This fee is set to increase to $200 per shipment on June 1st, 2025.
Book a Demo• Imported goods - regardless of value - that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption will now be subject to full declared value reporting and applicable duties, in accordance with updated entry and payment procedures.
• Applies to all shipments from China sent via postal and commercial carriers. Brands may need to provide licenses, certification, importer SSN, and origin of proof.
• All shipments will also be subject to a duty rate based on their declared value, ranging between 35% and 145% or more.
• An additional fee of $100 per shipment will apply to all items at or under $800. This fee is set to increase to $200 per shipment on June 1st, 2025.
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
Swap has accounted for these calculations across the board, which were implemented at midnight on May 2nd.
All systems currently align with the new tariff policy for all shipments from midnight forward.
• Duties will be calculated based on the time and date an order reaches the U.S. border to be processed.
• Any shipments containing goods produced in China - regardless of shipping location - will be subject to the latest tariff policies if reaching the border after midnight on May 2nd.
• Any late orders placed on May 1st may be subject to the new tariff rules as they likely didn’t reach the border before midnight on May 2nd.
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