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Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

USA119th CongressS-1867| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Lindsey Graham (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill eliminates the existing de minimis treatment under the Tariff Act of 1930, which previously allowed for the duty-free entry of low-value shipments into the United States. The termination of this provision takes effect immediately for articles originating in China, with a brief exception for goods already in transit. For articles from all other countries, the change will apply 120 days after the bill's enactment. The legislation mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury undertake a rulemaking process within 120 days to implement these changes. This process must establish new entry procedures and enhanced data requirements, including the provision of 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) heading numbers for informal entries, to ensure effective enforcement and accurate collection of duties and fees. Additionally, the rulemaking must develop regulations and guidance for penalties to deter unlawful or fraudulent activity and ensure reasonable care in documentation. Finally, the Secretary, in consultation with the Postmaster General, must determine appropriate fees and procedures for international postal shipments to ensure consistency with other entry methods.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1840
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1840
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1840: Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

USA119th CongressS-1867| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
This bill eliminates the existing de minimis treatment under the Tariff Act of 1930, which previously allowed for the duty-free entry of low-value shipments into the United States. The termination of this provision takes effect immediately for articles originating in China, with a brief exception for goods already in transit. For articles from all other countries, the change will apply 120 days after the bill's enactment. The legislation mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury undertake a rulemaking process within 120 days to implement these changes. This process must establish new entry procedures and enhanced data requirements, including the provision of 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) heading numbers for informal entries, to ensure effective enforcement and accurate collection of duties and fees. Additionally, the rulemaking must develop regulations and guidance for penalties to deter unlawful or fraudulent activity and ensure reasonable care in documentation. Finally, the Secretary, in consultation with the Postmaster General, must determine appropriate fees and procedures for international postal shipments to ensure consistency with other entry methods.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1840
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1840
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Lindsey Graham (Republican)

Finance Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1840: Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted