# 119-hr-1840: Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

119-hr-1840, Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1840
- Congress: 119
- Title: Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

**Ends the federal de minimis import exemption.** This bill would eliminate section 321(a)(2) de minimis treatment for many low‑value shipments, tighten entry data and penalties, and align postal and non‑postal rules. - Importers and small sellers would lose duty‑free entry for many low‑value packages. Shipments from China would be covered immediately and shipments from other countries would be covered for entries or withdrawals on or after 120 days, with a narrow 3‑day exception for goods already in transit. - Postal services and carriers would face new, consistent fees and procedures set by the Treasury after consultation with the Postmaster General so USPS and non‑USPS shipments follow the same rules. - Customs would require more detailed entry data, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers at the 10‑digit level where applicable, and issue regulations on penalties and liabilities to deter fraud. The Secretary must complete rulemaking within 120 days to implement these changes.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New duties on small imports: cost, medium. This bill would end the de minimis rule for low-value imports. If passed, you or your seller could owe duties, fees, and extra handling on small international packages. Shipments from China would be affected on the date of enactment. Packages already loaded on a ship or in final transit in the 3 da…
- New postal fees for small packages: cost, low. Treasury, with the Postmaster General, would set fees and procedures for small international postal packages that used to be de minimis. They could add USPS handling fees and new steps to match other shipments. You or your sender may need to pay new postal fees or provide more info.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-1840 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1840)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1840 (as of 2026-10-30).