The U.S. de minimis exemption will no longer apply to products from China and Hong Kong starting next month, the White House announced Wednesday, and its elimination is slated for other countries soon.
On May 2, imported goods from China and Hong Kong that would historically qualify for the exemption will be subject to all applicable duties, as long as they did not enter the U.S. via the international postal network.
If they do enter via the postal system, a duty rate of either 30% of their value or $25 per item will apply in lieu of any other fees. The $25 charge will increase to $50 per item after June 1. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may require postal packages to go through formal entry procedures, per the White House, in which case they will be subject to all applicable duties, taxes and fees.
Read more in an article from Supply Chain Dive.
