Trump suspends exemption for low-value imports under $800
UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – The executive order targets a surge from 134 million to 1.36 billion low-value shipments since 2015, aiming to stop synthetic opioid smuggling and unfair trade, the White House said.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending the de minimis trade loophole for low-value packages shipped from all countries.
- The order, effective August 29, will impose duties on imported goods worth $800 or less, according to the White House.
- A federal trade court declined to block the de minimis ban despite a legal challenge from an auto parts retailer.
- Officials stated that the volume of de minimis shipments has increased significantly, reaching 309 million units this fiscal year.
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With the suspension of this exemption, packages will now be taxed at the same level as other products from the country of origin or at a specific rate depending on the type of product and its origin.
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Trump previously ended a loophole that allowed for duty-free packages under $800 from China and Hong Kong, but he's now suspended it for all countries, citing 'illicit-drug importation.'
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