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What Canadian businesses need to know about the loss of the U.S. De Minimis exemption - Canadian Federation of Independent Business | CFIB

Detected August 22, 2026 · in International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR)

Canadian businesses shipping low-value goods to the U.S. lose the de minimis exemption, meaning all shipments are now subject to U.S. customs duties and formal entry requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) space on August 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Canadian e-commerce sellers, small businesses, and exporters shipping goods to U.S. consumers, especially those relying on the previous $800 de minimis threshold. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate effect; 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 U.S. de minimis exemption (previously allowing duty-free entry for shipments under $800) has been eliminated, so all Canadian shipments to the U.S. are now subject to customs duties and formal entry procedures.

Who it affects

Canadian e-commerce sellers, small businesses, and exporters shipping goods to U.S. consumers, especially those relying on the previous $800 de minimis threshold.

What you must do

Assess current shipping volumes and values, update pricing to include potential duties, and ensure compliance with U.S. customs entry requirements for all shipments.

Deadline

Immediate effect; no grace period specified.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE5xVjRHUUtGZE5yOWZmOHExRTRpUWJtQ1dQSmlfVUtCYVZjTEpWb3M4WnNQbjBFYVhrWlExTjhfNmhLM2gtMUpxQmVXdmNrYk44R2RzUWFfYnBJSWFsSmhGYUlXT0ZYU2xqNy1Gcm4yQndWZ09JaWt0NVhJd2o2Z9IBjgFBVV95cUxQT2o2SGtQM3N6ejVSanhmUFMwTU5WaGkwSm9LU2ZWcXV3b3dkWS0tcFVmNWpya2pDdm9OTml5QW5haVJaUl9xVmdvRmF5ZldJbUpnbnFIVzExR1pobkd2V1oyNGI5T2RnRGctbV9QenVQS3RxYjhiOGRxaDYxQzlYWDNJcTFDa3p2Ulp0TDFB?oc=5

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