Cheap imports that currently skip tariffs and customs paperwork would face the same duties and reporting as any other shipment. The change hits goods from China right away and applies to all other countries four months later. New rules would also tighten enforcement and penalties for bad paperwork on small shipments.
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Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action on H.R. 1840: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who this affects: This bill touches anyone involved in the flow of small, low-value packages from overseas into the U.S. — from the companies shipping them to the consumers buying them, and the agencies processing them at the border. Businesses that have relied on the de minimis rule to keep costs low would face new duties and paperwork requirements, while domestic competitors who already pay full tariffs could see a more level playing field.
Why this matters: The de minimis loophole has become one of the biggest gaps in U.S. trade enforcement. Hundreds of millions of small packages enter the country each year with minimal checks, making it easier to dodge tariffs, slip in counterfeit goods, and avoid safety inspections. Closing this loophole could bring in new tariff revenue and give enforcement agencies better tools — but it could also raise costs for consumers and strain an already stretched customs system.
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Officially: Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
Cheap imports that currently skip tariffs and customs paperwork would face the same duties and reporting as any other shipment. The change hits goods from China right away and applies to all other countries four months later. New rules would also tighten enforcement and penalties for bad paperwork on small shipments.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (3/4/2025)
House Floor Vote
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Passed House
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Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
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