United States Ends Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All International Parcels, Increasing Import Costs
The United States has ended duty-free 'de minimis' treatment for all parcels valued at $800 or less, regardless of their country of origin or shipping method (post or courier). This change was implemented on August 29, 2025, when the U.S. suspended the de minimis treatment. A subsequent order on February 20, 2026, continued this suspension. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) formally incorporated the suspension into its regulations, with the rule for courier and freight shipments taking effect on June 24, 2026, and for mail on July 24, 2026. U.S. legislation is set to officially end the exemption on July 1, 2027, indicating that this change is permanent and not expected to reverse automatically.
