Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
The suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries is continued, meaning low-value imports (under $800) are no longer exempt from duties and customs entry requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) space on July 29, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All importers, customs brokers, and e-commerce sellers shipping low-value goods (under $800) into the U.S. from any country. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon publication (April 9, 2026). No grace period specified.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The temporary suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment (Section 321) is continued, so all shipments under $800 are now subject to formal entry, duties, and taxes.
Who it affects
All importers, customs brokers, and e-commerce sellers shipping low-value goods (under $800) into the U.S. from any country.
What you must do
File formal customs entries for all shipments, regardless of value, and pay applicable duties and fees. Update compliance systems to stop using de minimis exemption.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon publication (April 9, 2026). No grace period specified.
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