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End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act

USA119th CongressHR-805| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "End China's De Minimis Abuse Act," aims to significantly modify the administrative exemptions under the Tariff Act of 1930, specifically targeting the de minimis privilege for low-value imports. A central provision prohibits the application of the $800 de minimis exemption to articles subject to certain trade remedies, including antidumping or countervailing duties, safeguard measures, national security tariffs, or actions taken against unfair trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The legislation also introduces new requirements and enforcement mechanisms to prevent abuse of the exemption. It mandates that articles originating from countries with goods subject to Section 301 duties must provide their 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to qualify for the de minimis privilege. Additionally, the bill explicitly prevents the practice of forwarding merchandise in separate lots to secure the benefit of the exemption, and establishes civil penalties for violations, starting at $5,000 for a first offense.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7979
End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7979
    End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

AsiaChinaTariffsTrade restrictions

End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act

USA119th CongressHR-805| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
This bill, known as the "End China's De Minimis Abuse Act," aims to significantly modify the administrative exemptions under the Tariff Act of 1930, specifically targeting the de minimis privilege for low-value imports. A central provision prohibits the application of the $800 de minimis exemption to articles subject to certain trade remedies, including antidumping or countervailing duties, safeguard measures, national security tariffs, or actions taken against unfair trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The legislation also introduces new requirements and enforcement mechanisms to prevent abuse of the exemption. It mandates that articles originating from countries with goods subject to Section 301 duties must provide their 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to qualify for the de minimis privilege. Additionally, the bill explicitly prevents the practice of forwarding merchandise in separate lots to secure the benefit of the exemption, and establishes civil penalties for violations, starting at $5,000 for a first offense.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7979
End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7979
    End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaTariffsTrade restrictions