De minimis rule for shipments under USD 800 

From August 29, 2025, imported goods from all countries that are not sent via the international postal system, have a value of USD 800 or less and would previously have been covered by the de minimis exemption, will be subject to all applicable duties.  

For goods sent through the international postal system, customs duties shall instead be applied using one of the following methods:  

• Ad valorem duty: A rate of duty corresponding to the effective tariff under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) applied to the product’s country of origin. This duty is calculated based on the value of each individual parcel.  

• Specific duty: A duty of USD 80 to USD 200 per item, depending on the effective IEEPA duty rate for the product’s country of origin. This method is available for six months (from August 29, 2025), after which all shipments must be cleared using the ad valorem method.  

Exceptions remain in place – meaning that American travelers will continue to be able to bring personal items up to USD 200 duty-free, and individuals will continue to be able to receive gifts up to USD 100 or less duty-free.  

The duty-free de minimis rule for shipments of goods originating from China was already lifted on May 2, 2025.  

 

Source: Fact sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Protecting the United States’ National Security and Economy by Suspending the De Minimis Exemption for Commercial Shipments Globally – The White House  

CSMS # 65934463 - GUIDANCE: Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries”

FAQ de-minimis: E-Commerce Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection