Bye-Bye Duty-Free: All Small Packages Now Face Import Taxes!
Published Date: 9/2/2025
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Summary
Starting soon, the U.S. is stopping the rule that let small shipments (under $800) come in duty-free from any country. This means importers will have to pay duties on these items and follow new entry rules, especially for packages sent through the mail. If you’re shipping or receiving goods, get ready for new fees and paperwork to kick in right away!
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No More $800 Duty-Free Imports
You will no longer get duty-free treatment for imported goods valued at $800 or less under Executive Order 14324 of July 30, 2025. That means goods under $800 that used to be exempt could now face customs duties when they enter the United States.
New Entry Requirement in ACE for Non-Postal Goods
If you import goods that are not sent through the international postal network, those articles must be entered in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) using an appropriate entry type by a party qualified to make entry. This creates a requirement for importers or their agents to complete formal entry procedures for shipments that previously used the de minimis exemption.
New Duty Rate for Postal Shipments
Executive Order 14324 establishes a new duty rate for covered products that are sent to the United States through the international postal network. If you receive goods by international mail, those items may be subject to the new postal duty rate instead of the former de minimis exemption.
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