U.S. De Minimis ($800 Exemption): Status in 2026
The U.S. $800 de minimis exemption is suspended for all countries since 2025-08-29: parcels pay the normal duty stack; postal shipments ≤$2,500 use informal entry with flat fees (FY2026: $2.69/$8.06/$12.09 tiers).
De minimis (§321 informal clearance) let low-value shipments enter duty-free. The U.S. $800 threshold has been suspended for all countries since 2025-08-29 (FR 2026-12669 for mail / FR 2026-12670 for all other modes) — low-value parcels now go through the same duty stack (MFN + 301 + 232). Cross-border parcels that relied on the exemption need repricing under normal entry rules. Sources: FR 2026-12669（邮政渠道） · FR 2026-12670（其他渠道） · CBP e-commerce FAQs
How small parcels are charged now: postal informal entry (ET11)
Postal shipments ≤$2,500 use informal entry: no ad-valorem MPF, a fixed fee instead (FY2026: $2.69 up to $100, $8.06 up to $1,000, $12.09 up to $2,500), with duty itself stacking as usual. The calculator's postal mode applies exactly this. Source: CBP CSMS #65741993 (FY2026 fees)
Other markets' thresholds (for comparison)
For non-U.S. destinations, local thresholds still apply (simplified-regime data as of 2026-08-31):
| Market | Duty de minimis | VAT/GST de minimis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 135 | 135 |
| Germany | 150 | 0 |
| France | 150 | 0 |
| Italy | 150 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 150 | 0 |
| Spain | 150 | 0 |
| Poland | 150 | 0 |
| Canada | 20 | 40 |
| Australia | 1000 | 1000 |
| New Zealand | 1000 | 1000 |
| Japan | 10000 | 10000 |
| Singapore | 400 | 400 |
| South Korea | 150000 | 150000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 300 | 300 |
| Mainland China | 1000 | 1000 |
Enforcement details (carrier liability, refund handling) follow the latest CBP / Federal Register bulletins; the Tariff Radar tracks them every 12 hours.
Estimations uniquement. Ne constitue ni un conseil en douane, ni fiscal, ni juridique. Les droits réellement dus sont déterminés par les douanes américaines (CBP).
Frequently asked questions
Is the U.S. $800 de minimis exemption still available?
No. The $800 threshold has been suspended for all countries since 2025-08-29; low-value parcels now go through the same duty stack (MFN + 301 + 232) as regular entries.
Sources : FR 2026-12669（邮政渠道） · FR 2026-12670（其他渠道） · CBP e-commerce FAQs
How are postal parcels cleared and charged now?
Postal shipments up to $2,500 use informal entry: no ad-valorem MPF — a flat tiered fee instead (FY2026: $2.69 up to $100, $8.06 up to $1,000, $12.09 up to $2,500) — with duty itself stacking as usual. The calculator's postal mode applies exactly this.
Sources : CBP CSMS #65741993 (FY2026 fees)
Do other countries still have de minimis thresholds?
Yes. The comparison table above lists duty and VAT/GST de minimis thresholds by market (simplified-regime data as of 2026-08-31) — non-U.S. destinations still honor their low-value exemptions, which you can model in the landed-cost calculator.