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.
Apenas estimativas. Não é assessoria aduaneira, tributária ou jurídica. Os tributos devidos são determinados pela Alfândega e Proteção de Fronteiras dos EUA (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.
Fontes: 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.
Fontes: 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.