U.S. Ends De Minimis Duty-Free Exemptions for Low-Value Imports from China and Hong Kong
- Schulz Trade Law
- May 2
- 1 min read
Updated: May 26
Effective: May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
Trade Update: Beginning May 2, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will end de minimis duty exemptions for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong, including goods sent through the postal network.
China Imports
This in China and Hong Kong imports policy shift follows an Executive Order intended to curb the exploitation of low-value shipments in the trafficking of synthetic opioids. The new requirements apply differently based on how goods are shipped:
Non-postal shipments: Goods valued at or under $800 that previously qualified for duty-free treatment under the de minimis rule will now be subject to standard duties, assessed and collected under normal entry procedures.
Postal shipments: Goods at or under the $800 threshold will be subject to a flat duty – either 30% of the item’s value or $25 per item. This flat rate increases to $50 per item starting June 1, 2025, and replaces other applicable duties.
Carriers handling postal shipments must also comply with new reporting, bonding, and payment requirements.
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