United States of America: President signed Executive Order suspending global de minimis duty exemption for low-value shipments

On 30 July 2025, the President signed an Executive Order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value commercial shipments globally, applying to cross-border e-commerce and shipping providers that rely on the exemption for packages valued at or under USD 800. The executive order establishes that from 29 August 2025, non-postal shipments in this category will be subject to all applicable duties, while postal shipments will be assessed using either an ad valorem duty based on tariff rates under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or, for six months, a specific duty ranging from USD 80 to USD 200 per item. The Order, issued under national emergency powers, aims to address risks associated with illicit fentanyl trafficking, counterfeit goods, and revenue loss from duty evasion, and follows earlier action suspending de minimis benefits for China and Hong Kong. It was highlighted that the Order is in line with the full repeal of the de minimis exemption under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, effective 1 July 2027.