The US ended duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value parcels from the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong on 02/05/2025, and extended the suspension to all countries and regions on 29/08/2025. In 2026, the US has kept the suspension in place and written it into formal customs regulations, and under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025, the legal basis for the exemption will be repealed on 01/07/2027. In other words, low-value parcels shipped to the US no longer enjoy duty-free entry under US$800. Fuuffy offers shipping rate comparison and electronic customs declaration to help you manage rising costs and stay competitive.
- Without the exemption, parcels shipped to the US must be declared and pay duty at the applicable rate regardless of value, directly increasing shipping costs.
- For international postal shipments, duty is collected by the postal carrier or a CBP-approved party, and the country of origin and value of each item must be declared.
- Courier shipments go through the normal import entry process, so declaration details such as the HS code must be accurate to avoid clearance delays.
Low-value goods relied on the exemption to stay price-competitive. Without it, they face higher costs and thinner margins. The actual duty rate depends on the product category and the US tariff measures in force at the time, so check before you ship.
Fuuffy's shipping calculator compares rates from major international couriers so you can choose the most cost-effective option. We offer exclusive discounts with international couriers such as UPS, DHL and FedEx, helping to ease your logistics costs even as duties rise.
Fuuffy can design logistics plans around your product types and business needs. Whether you ship large volumes of low-value goods or high-value items, we can arrange suitable shipping methods and offers that lower shipping and duty costs while keeping deliveries efficient.
The new US duty rules make customs declaration more complex. Fuuffy provides professional support to help you complete electronic customs declarations quickly. Our team knows customs requirements across countries, reducing the risk of delays and keeping your business running smoothly.
The end of the US de minimis exemption poses a serious challenge for Hong Kong cross-border e-commerce, especially merchants selling low-value goods, and the change becomes permanent in 2027. Fuuffy offers smart shipping rate comparison and electronic customs declaration to help you cut costs and stay competitive. Register with Fuuffy today for professional logistics services and reduce the impact of duty changes on your business!
*Information as of 13/11/2026, based on the White House executive order of 20/02/2026 and CBP announcements. US tariff policy changes frequently; please check the latest official guidance before shipping.
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