The Trump administration has ended duty-free treatment for parcels valued at less than $800, closing the “de minimis” exemption that for decades allowed small packages to enter the United States without tariffs.
The change, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 29, means all global parcel imports will now be subject to standard U.S. customs duties regardless of value or origin. Gifts worth less than $100 sent by individuals remain exempt.
Politicians from both parties have supported the change, while the rapid shift marks a massive adjustment for international shippers.
What’s Changed?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 30 ending the exemption, expanding a May policy that had already removed duty-free status for packages from China and Hong Kong….