USA tariff regulations

U.S. Tariff Regulations – Short Overview

When shipping goods to the United States, all packages are subject to U.S. import tariffs, duties, and customs clearance requirements:

No Duty-Free Threshold: As of 29 August 2025, the U.S. has eliminated the long-standing de minimis duty-free exemption for low-value shipments. This means every shipment entering the U.S. must pay applicable duties and taxes, regardless of value.
Customs Entry Required: All packages must be cleared by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This includes submission of necessary customs documentation such as Harmonized System (HS) codes, value, and country of origin.
Duties and Tariffs: Tariffs are based on the type of goods and country of origin. Duties are calculated according to the U.S. tariff schedule and may include ad valorem (percentage) charges and other applicable fees.
Special Cases and Carriers: Some postal entries may temporarily use specific duty formulas, but all shipments are subject to duty and tax collection.
Gift Exemption: A limited exemption may still apply for personal gift shipments valued under a small threshold value of usd 100 when properly declared

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