U.S. De Minimis: Smart Solutions for Global Exporters
- GMCCTradeteam
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
The recent changes to the U.S. de minimis threshold have become problematic for UK traders. With a value limit of $800 USD per shipment per recipient, Section 321 of the U.S. Tariff Act allows qualifying imports to enter the country duty- and tax-free, without a formal customs entry.
Understanding the U.S. De Minimis Rule
De minimis is designed to simplify customs clearance for low-value shipments. Under Section 321:
Shipments valued at $800 USD or less can enter the U.S. free of duty and taxes.
The rule applies per recipient per day, meaning multiple shipments to the same customer on the same day may be aggregated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
It is available for most consumer goods, though some regulated products are excluded.
You can read our earlier article about the de minimis threshold here.
Solutions for UK Traders
Royal Mail restarted their US service in time for the deadline but with an additional handling fee to cover the additional costs with providing clearance. Find out more here.
Our partner VAT Stream has also been working hard with its partners to provide a solution. Please get in touch with our team today for more information, international@gmchamber.co.uk.
How can we help?
We are offering a free one-hour webinar on 19th November to provide details on the recent changes in the US and Canada and help traders find practical solutions.
You can register here.
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