US EditionEnd of US low-value package tariff exemption is permanent, Trump officials say
The United States ended the $800 de minimis tariff exemption to close customs loopholes and combat illicit imports, affecting over 1.4 billion packages annually, customs data shows.
- The US tariff exemption for packages valued under $800 ended on August 29, 2025, disrupting e-commerce and consumers worldwide.
- All global parcels imported will incur duties, with a flat-rate tax option of $80 to $200 available for six months as stated by the US Customs and Border Protection agency.
- Trump administration officials claim that ending the de minimis loophole will reduce narcotics imports and generate $10 billion in annual tariff revenues.
- More than 30 countries, including Australia and Germany, have suspended package shipments to the US in response to the policy change.
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No more “de minimis” exemption for shipments to US
The US Government of President Donald Trump has eliminated the so-called 'de minimis' rule, effective Friday. According to this new decision, the previous rule allowing international shipments valued under US$800 to enter the country duty-free has been revoked, and all items are now subject to taxation.
Trump removes "de minimis" exemption for shipments under $800 - Businesses and consumers face higher prices, supply chain disruptions and disruption of business models - Who benefits
Low-value imports lost their tariff-free status in the United States on Friday as part of President Donald Trump's agenda to make the nation less dependent on foreign goods and realign global trade through tariffs.
U.S. ends low-value package tariff exemption, raising costs for consumers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> The U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ended today, raising costs and disrupting supply chain models for e-commerce companies, small businesses using online marketplaces and consumers alike.
Low-value imports lost their tariff-free status in the United States on Friday as part of President Donald Trump's agenda to make the nation less dependent on foreign goods and realign global trade through tariffs.
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