BREAKING: U.S. Eliminates $800 De Minimis Tariff Exemption

Key Effective Dates:

  •   Policy Announcement: September 13, 2024

  •   ACAS Enforcement: October 7, 2024

  •   Legislative Deadline: December 31, 2024

1. The End of $800 Duty-Free Imports

Policy Changes:

 ✔ Elimination of $800 de minimis threshold for:

  •   Textiles & apparel

  •   Section 301/201/232 goods

  •   Fentanyl-related precursors

✔ Enhanced CBP Enforcement:

  •   300% increase in small parcel inspections

  •   Mandatory HTS codes (6-digit minimum)

  •   AI-powered cargo screening

Impact Analysis:

2. New ACAS Filing Requirements (Effective Oct 7)

Strict Data Standards:

❌ Banned Descriptions:

  •   "Gifts"

  •   "Daily necessities"

  •   "Accessories"

  •   "Parts"

✅ Approved Format:
[Material] + [Function] + [Product Type]
*Example: "100% Cotton Men's T-Shirts"*

Compliance Timeline:

  •   Warning Phase (Now-Oct 6):

▫  Daily CBP alerts for vague descriptions

  •   Enforcement Phase (Oct 7+):

▫  Automatic rejections (Error: MISSING_CARGO_DESC)

▫  Carrier penalties up to $10,000/violation

3. Strategic Recommendations for Sellers

Immediate Actions:

 ⒈ HTS Code Mapping:

▫  Audit 100% of product classifications

▫  Obtain binding rulings for high-value SKUs

⒉ Supply Chain Restructuring:

▫  Shift sensitive goods to FBA/FBM

▫  Explore bonded warehouse strategies

⒊ Documentation Overhaul:

▫  Implement AI-powered invoice generation

▫  Pre-file ACAS data 72hrs before shipment

Long-Term Solutions:

 ✔ Nearshoring production
 ✔ Customs-Trade Partnership (CTPAT) certification
 ✔ Duty optimization programs

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