In an era marked by global unrest, regulatory complexities, and a shifting market landscape, companies must remain diligent in their trade compliance procedures and stay apprised of changes in the law.
TC Trade Alerts will serve as a central resource for identifying the policy changes, executive orders, and necessary information and context regarding government actions affecting international trade.
See below for more information on the last TC Trade Alerts. If you have any questions about how this affects your business, please don't hesitate to contact one of our attorneys.
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April 8, 2025 | Additional Changes to De Minimis from China
| TRADE ALERT – IMPORTS | |
| HEADLINE | Additional Changes to De Minimis from China |
| DATE | April 8, 2025 |
| AGENCY | Trump Administration; Department of Commerce; United States Trade Representative; Customs and Border Protection |
| EFFECTIVE DATE | 12:01 am EDT on May 2, 2025 |
| BACKGROUND | On April 2, 2025, the Administration eliminated
the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods from China,
imposing: " 30% tariffs on shipments valued under $800, effective May 2, 2025. " $25 tariff per postal item entered between May 2, 2025, and June 1, 2025. " $50 tariff per postal item entered on or after 12:01 am ET June 1, 2025. |
| DETAILS | The recent EO increases the duty rate and taxes on de
minimis shipments from China/HK/Macau valued under $800
to: " 90% ad valorem rate of duty, effective May 2, 2025. " $75 tariff per postal item entered between May 2, 2025, and June 1, 2025. " $150 tariff per postal item entered on or after 12:01 am ET June 1, 2025. |
| BASIS | International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) |
| HTS/PRODUCTS | De minimis shipments valued under $800 |
| COUNTRY | China/HK/Macau |
| CITE | Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People's Republic of China – The White House |
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