EO 14324
Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
Economy & TradeNational Security
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Summary
This executive order suspends duty-free treatment for low-value imports (de minimis goods) from all countries, ending a longstanding trade provision that exempted small shipments from tariffs. The order builds on previous declarations of national emergency related to drug trafficking and trade deficits, and takes effect once the Commerce Secretary certifies that customs systems can process and collect duties on these items.
Key Points
- 1Eliminates duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) for imported articles from all countries
- 2Applies to low-value imports that previously were exempt from tariffs when they fell below a certain monetary threshold
- 3References previous executive orders targeting specific countries (Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong) and invokes national emergency authorities related to drug trafficking and trade deficits
- 4Requires Commerce Secretary certification that adequate systems exist to process and collect duties on these articles before full implementation
- 5Affects e-commerce and small package shipments that previously entered the U.S. duty-free
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.
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