CBP proposes changes to minimum entry process
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on January 13, 2025, to update the de minimis transportation rule. The public can comment on the proposed rule until March 17, 2025. CBP outlined three reasons for updating the de minimis rule. First, individuals and entities are exploiting loopholes found in the old system. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is aware of individuals importing multiple shipments at less than the de minimis threshold to evade duties and taxes; small businesses having employees pick up de minimis packages on behalf of the business; second, due to the 2016 minimum threshold The limit threshold is set at $800, and the number of packages imported every day is too high for CBP to effectively monitor. Finally, the technology available to CBP and other customs authorities around the world is much more advanced than when the rule was originally written. The proposed changes are designed to address each of these…
What’s the minimum to argue about?
By Shawna Karajic, Export Solutions Inc. In the world of international shipping and e-commerce, the term “Section 321” means a lot, especially to those who import goods into the United States. Under this provision of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, goods valued at $800 or less can enter the country duty-free and without formal entry requirements. However, the process isn’t always smooth, and sometimes, goods are singled out for further inspection by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). So why has the recent debate over de minimis cargo raged so fiercely? Here’s what you need to know: Article 321 Background: Section 321 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 provides for de minimis or low value imports. This allows goods below a certain retail value to enter the U.S. unofficially, duty free and with fast customs clearance. If you’ve been in the business for a while, you may remember that this value was once capped at $200.…
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