U.S. Ends $800 De Minimis Duty Exemption for Small Parcels from China
The U.S. government signed an executive order ending, effective immediately, the $800 de minimis duty exemption for imported goods originating in mainland China and Hong Kong. All direct-mail parcels must be declared by product category and subject to customs duties.
What are the key facts?
- 1Policy: $800 de minimis exemption abolished
- 2Scope: All direct-mail parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong
What happened?
The U.S. government announced the abolition of the de minimis exemption for goods from mainland China and Hong Kong, requiring all inbound postal and express shipments to be fully declared and taxed. The move will directly affect the cost structures of cross-border direct-shipping platforms such as Temu and SHEIN.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
The policy will increase operating costs for cross-border sellers. Sellers should review different shipping methods and seek options that balance regulatory compliance with cost efficiency. Highest-priority action: evaluate overseas warehousing options and optimize inventory to reduce the tariff burden.