United States of America: Customs and Border Protection issued guidance on processing of de minimis shipments per Executive Order 14256 and its amendments

On 18 April 2025, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance regarding the processing of de minimis shipments under Executive Order 14256 and its amendments. Effective from 2 May 2025, the order stipulates that certain products originating from the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong will no longer be eligible for the administrative de minimis exemption outlined in 19 U.S.C. section 1321(a)(2)(C). As a result, goods that would previously have qualified for de minimis treatment due to their low value must now be formally entered using appropriate entry types, such as Type 11 or 01, primarily through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). These goods will also be subject to all applicable duties, taxes, and fees. Entry Type 86, which was designated for de minimis shipments, will no longer apply to these items from the effective date. Additionally, international postal packages containing these goods from China or Hong Kong, valued at USD 800 or less, will be subject to specific duties starting 2 May 2025. These duties will either be an ad valorem rate of 120 per cent of the shipment’s value or a specific duty of USD 100 per shipment, which will increase to USD 200 per shipment starting 1 June 2025.