The move came hours after Beijing and Washington declared a truce in their trade war, agreeing to remove most tariffs imposed on each other's goods since early April.
A “de minimus” exemption for items worth up to $800 sent from China via the US Postal Service, which previously could be exempt from duty and subject to minimal inspection upon entry into the US.
In February, President Donald Trump ended the “de minimis” exemption by imposing a 120% tax on the package value or a planned flat fee of $200 — scheduled to take effect in June — after it was widely used by companies like Shein, Temu and other e-commerce companies...
The number of shipments entering the US via duty-free has skyrocketed in recent years, with more than 90% of all packages arriving “de minimis.” Of those, about 60% come from China, led by direct-to-consumer retailers like Temu and Shein.
In an order issued on May 12, the White House said it had revised 120% to 54% and that the changes would take effect at 12:01 a.m. on May 14, 2025.
The plan to impose a flat tax of $200 will also be shelved, remaining at $100.
The US “de minimis” rule, which dates back to 1938, has become the target of increasing criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Some say this is a loophole that allows cheap Chinese products to flood into the US and undermine industries in the world's number one economy , while also serving as a cover for smuggling contraband such as illegal drugs and precursor chemicals.
(According to CNBC)
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