Overview

• Conservatives are targeting a de minimis rule allowing most imports under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, leading to a surge of Chinese goods.
• The rule has led to 720 million packages from China entering the U.S. in 2021 and 685 million in 2020.
• Legislation seeks to lower the $800 threshold or exclude China, fueling a trade fight in Congress.
• A congressional commission wants to curb duty-free shipments from “foreign adversaries like China.”
• Changes could impact e-commerce and consumers importing under $800 from China.