EO 14227

Amendment to Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

Economy & TradeImmigrationNational Security

Summary

This executive order amends a previous order on tariffs related to southern border issues by modifying rules around duty-free treatment for small shipments. It allows duty-free de minimis treatment to continue for eligible articles until the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that adequate systems exist to fully process and collect tariff revenue on these items.

Key Points

  • 1Amends Executive Order 14194 (February 1, 2025) regarding tariff duties related to the southern border situation
  • 2Permits duty-free de minimis treatment (exemption for small shipments under 19 U.S.C. 1321) to remain available for covered articles
  • 3Duty-free treatment will end once the Secretary of Commerce confirms systems are in place to fully process and collect applicable tariff revenue
  • 4Based on authority from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, National Emergencies Act, and Trade Act of 1974

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.