US SUSPENDS $800 DE MINIMIS IMPORT EXEMPTION

The de minimis exemption previously allowed packages under $800 to enter the US without formal customs entry or duties. Importers of goods valued below this threshold faced minimal administrative requirements. The suspension closes a significant loophole used by international retailers and marketplaces to avoid tariff collection on small shipments. E-commerce platforms and cross-border sellers will now face increased compliance requirements. Impacted parties include online retailers, dropshippers, and consumers purchasing directly from foreign sellers. The change is expected to increase customs processing time and costs for low-value imports. The Federal Register filing provides the official legal basis for the suspension. The move reflects broader efforts to enforce tariff policies more uniformly across import channels and reduce revenue losses from tariff avoidance.