EO 14388
Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
Economy & TradeNational Security
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Summary
This executive order continues the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for imports into the United States, requiring customs duties to be collected on shipments regardless of value or origin. The suspension applies to all shipments except those covered by specific national security exemptions, with particular provisions for international postal shipments.
Key Points
- 1Suspends the duty-free exemption for shipments under a certain value threshold (de minimis treatment) for all countries and all shipments
- 2Applies to shipments sent through international postal networks and all other modes of entry
- 3References previous executive orders addressing border security, drug trafficking, and reciprocal tariffs as justification
- 4Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect applicable duties, taxes, fees, and charges on affected shipments
- 5Requires proper entry filing in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system for previously exempted shipments
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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