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Import Security and Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-322| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Thomas R. Suozzi

Thomas R. Suozzi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Import Security and Fairness Act," significantly amends the Tariff Act of 1930 by restricting de minimis duty exemptions for certain imported articles. Specifically, it prohibits articles from receiving de minimis treatment if their country of origin or shipment is both a nonmarket economy country and a country on the priority watch list , aiming to address trade concerns with these nations. The legislation also introduces new administrative requirements for all de minimis entries, mandating that the Secretary of the Treasury establish regulations for submitting detailed documentation to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This required information includes the article's description, Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, country of origin , country of shipment, shipper and importer identities, and transaction value. Non-compliance with these documentation rules will incur substantial civil penalties , starting at $5,000 for the first violation. Additionally, the bill authorizes exceptions to de minimis treatment for imports facilitated by persons suspended or debarred from federal business. It also revises procedures for detained de minimis merchandise, requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection to notify interested parties, who then have 30 days to respond or risk the merchandise being denied entry for export or deemed abandoned. These amendments will become effective 180 days after the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6412
Import Security and Fairness Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4148
Import Security and Fairness Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6412
    Import Security and Fairness Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4148
    Import Security and Fairness Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCustoms enforcementDepartment of the TreasuryGovernment information and archivesTariffs

Import Security and Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-322| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill, known as the "Import Security and Fairness Act," significantly amends the Tariff Act of 1930 by restricting de minimis duty exemptions for certain imported articles. Specifically, it prohibits articles from receiving de minimis treatment if their country of origin or shipment is both a nonmarket economy country and a country on the priority watch list , aiming to address trade concerns with these nations. The legislation also introduces new administrative requirements for all de minimis entries, mandating that the Secretary of the Treasury establish regulations for submitting detailed documentation to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This required information includes the article's description, Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, country of origin , country of shipment, shipper and importer identities, and transaction value. Non-compliance with these documentation rules will incur substantial civil penalties , starting at $5,000 for the first violation. Additionally, the bill authorizes exceptions to de minimis treatment for imports facilitated by persons suspended or debarred from federal business. It also revises procedures for detained de minimis merchandise, requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection to notify interested parties, who then have 30 days to respond or risk the merchandise being denied entry for export or deemed abandoned. These amendments will become effective 180 days after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6412
Import Security and Fairness Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4148
Import Security and Fairness Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6412
    Import Security and Fairness Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4148
    Import Security and Fairness Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Thomas R. Suozzi

Thomas R. Suozzi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCustoms enforcementDepartment of the TreasuryGovernment information and archivesTariffs