U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on Oct. 14 a delay of the new customs requirements for small international shipments by 90 days, until Jan. 20, 2027.
The federal agency proposed rules in June that would suspend a “de minimis” exemption for tariffs on imports of less than $800 through the international postal network.
The de minimis exemption allowed low-value imported goods to enter the country without formal customs entry and duties starting in 2015 to avoid the expense and inconvenience of processing.
The exemption has allowed individuals to easily make international purchases. De minimis shipments increased almost tenfold over the past decade and reached more than $1.36 billion in 2024, up from $139 million in 2015, according to CBP data….