The de minimis exemption will be eliminated in two years after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping policy bill into law on Friday.
As part of the package introduced as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the U.S. will repeal the exemption allowing imports under $800 to enter the country duty and tax free, effective July 1, 2027. Exemptions will remain in place for eligible items bought during travel and bona fide gifts from foreign citizens to U.S. residents.
The bill also establishes a civil penalty, starting 30 days after its enactment, for any person attempting to use de minimis entry in a way that “violates any other provision of” U.S. customs law. The amount is $5,000 for the first violation and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations.
