Calls for de minimis reform have been growing louder over the past 12 months, and recently, they've reached a crescendo. But with just days to go before the end of the year, a Magic 8 Ball might ...

The U.S. de minimis rule, which dates back to 1938, has been the target of growing criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. Some have derided it as a loophole that allows cheap ...

Chinese chemical makers are the top suppliers of raw materials purchased by Mexico's cartels to produce the deadly drug, ... The U.S. de minimis rule, which dates back to 1938, ...

The de minimis trade loophole has expired, affecting international shipping costs. The loophole allowed shipments under $800 to avoid import taxes and levies. Shein and Temu have said they will ...

What the 90-day U.S.-China tariff reduction means for businesses 09:33. The "de minimis" tariff rate on low-value parcels from China will come down to 54% from 120%, the White House said in an ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Monday announced the release of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that it says will boost its ability to intercept illegal de minimis packages. The ...

Nearly four million de minimis packages arrive on U.S. shores daily. About 60% of those parcels come from China. The vast majority contain cheap clothing, electronics and mundane household products.

The de minimis exemption — a policy that makes shipments into the U.S. worth less than $800 duty-free — is set to end for shipments from China on May 2.

Killing the de minimis loophole is part of Trump’s broader strategy to boost domestic production. On April 2, he ordered a 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 5, ...