US EditionEnd of ‘de minimis’
- The Trump administration terminated the de minimis rule in early 2025, ending the previous allowance for small-value shipments from China and Hong Kong to enter the U.S. Without incurring import duties.
- This move followed tariffs totaling 145% on Chinese goods and responded to the surge of low-value parcels that fueled a trade war between the U.S. And China.
- The exemption had allowed about 4 million parcels daily, mostly from China, to enter the U.S. Untaxed, leading businesses like HAPARI International to rely on this shipping model.
- John Curry, CEO of HAPARI, emphasized the need for a resolution, noting that neither country can continue under the current conditions, while tariffs and additional fees threaten to increase costs and cause shipping delays.
- The end of the exemption could raise costs for consumers and force companies to adjust supply chains, with some U.S. Firms possibly gaining relief from reduced competition.
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