Overview

• Starting August 29, items valued at $800 or less will lose their duty-free status and incur customs fees
• The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose either ad valorem duties aligned with emergency tariff rates or specific fees of $80 to $200 per item for six months
• The White House cited de minimis shipments as a conduit for counterfeit goods and synthetic opioids including fentanyl
• E-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu along with small online retailers face higher import costs and supply chain disruptions
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection is enhancing screening systems as logistics providers upgrade compliance technology and some businesses weigh legal challenges