De Minimis Ends for Chinese Goods May 2
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump April 2 ends de minimis treatment for goods from China and Hong Kong starting May 2 at 12:01 a.m., according to a White House fact sheet.
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Carriers bringing goods originating in China and Hong Kong will need to identify the tariff code for all shipments, pay all tariffs owed, maintain a bond to ensure duty payment and remit duties to CBP on a set schedule, the White House said.
For packages coming through the mail, valued at under $800, they will owe either 30% duty or $25 per item, if the valuation is not reported. That will increase to $50 an item after June 1. That is in lieu of other duties. CBP may require formal entry for any postal package instead of the duties or fee.
The Commerce Department will provide a report within 90 days assessing the impact of this order, and will recommend whether it should extend to packages from Macau.
These changes are related to the International Economic Emergency Powers Act tariffs announced earlier, and therefore, do not cover books, films, photographs, compact disks and vinyl records, artwork and other informational goods.