The Biden administration has announced plans to implement stricter rules on e-commerce goods being imported into the United States under the de minimis exemption.
If implemented, products covered by trade enforcement actions would no longer be eligible for the exemption, which allows goods valued at $800 or less to avoid paying duties. This move aims to address the significant increase in de minimis shipments, which has made it more challenging to enforce trade laws and protect American consumers, workers, and businesses from unfair competition and unsafe products.
Citations:
[1] https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/e-commerce-logistics/us-plans-a-further-crack-down-on-e-commerce-imports/
[2] https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/blog/how-to-manage-the-e-commerce-surge-practical-tips-for-global-compliance-professionals/
[3] https://www.beneschlaw.com/resources/new-customs-regulations-effective-for-low-value-imports1.html
[4] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-protect-american-consumers-workers-and-businesses-by-cracking-down-on-de-minimis-shipments-with-unsafe-unfairly-traded-products/
[5] https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/e-commerce
[6] https://www.investopedia.com/chinese-e-commerce-firms-targeted-by-new-white-house-import-rules-8712009
[7] https://borderlex.net/2024/04/08/wto-permanent-import-duty-ban-challenges-e-commerce-deal/
[8] https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/nigeria-agriculture-sector