5 days ago · Canada’s de minimis threshold: CAD $20 (~$15 USD) European Union’s de minimis threshold: €150 (~$165 USD) China’s de minimis threshold: ¥50 (~$7 USD) With the U.S. having one of the highest de minimis thresholds in the world, critics argue it is disproportionately harming American manufacturers by giving foreign companies an unfair ...

6 days ago · What is the de minimis provision? The de minimis provision has been around since the 1930s, but the threshold has increased over the years. It’s meant to ease trade and help out consumers,...

6 days ago · A trade loophole called de minimis helped drive explosive growth for bargain sites such as Temu and Shein, allowing them to ship cheap goods from China to U.S. consumers without having to pay...

Feb 5, 2025 · De minimis value is the limit set by countries for imports to be exempt from duties and taxes. If the value of a shipment is below this threshold, it can enter without additional costs. This helps simplify customs processes and reduce trade barriers.

Jan 29, 2025 · A de minimis shipment is one where the value falls below the threshold set by a country’s de minimis rule. This value allows goods to enter without paying duties or taxes. The exact threshold varies by country and can be influenced by trade agreements.

Feb 5, 2025 · China's "de minimis" rules are also more strict, with any tax or duty under 50 Yuan Renminbi (approximately $7) considered void - this would for most products be in line with a value of $99 or ...

Jan 23, 2025 · De minimis, a legal term referring to matters of little importance, describes the US waiver of standard customs procedures and tariffs on imported items worth less than $800 that are shipped to...

Jan 17, 2025 · During Fiscal Year 2024, de minimis shipments rose once again to over 1.36 billion. This exponential increase has created challenges for CBP’s effective enforcement of U.S. trade laws, health and safety requirements, intellectual property rights, and …

Jan 31, 2025 · Although this report discusses the entirety of Section 321, it uses the phrases “de minimis” and “de minimis exemption” exclusively to refer to the exemption provided in Section 321(a)(2)(C). Congress initially enacted Section 321 in 1938 to improve administrative efficiency and to avoid expense and inconvenience to the government.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Administration anticipates publishing the second NPRM in the coming days and continues to encourage Congress to move forward with statutory reform to address the surge in de minimis imports that put American consumers, workers, retailers, and manufacturers at risk. Members of the public will have 60 days to comment on the proposed rule.