Major U.S. Policy Shift: De Minimis Rule to End in 2027 Under "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"

This legislation will have a profound impact on global cross-border sellers and China-to-USA shipping operations.

📦 What Is Changing?

Under Section 70531 of the Act, starting July 1, 2027, the $800 de minimis exemption—which currently allows low-value imports (under $800) to enter the U.S. duty-free—will be abolished for all countries.

Previously, only Chinese goods lost this exemption (as of May 2025), but this new law extends the removal to all countries. Whether goods are shipped from Mexico, Vietnam, Europe, or elsewhere, no country will enjoy the de minimis privilege after 2027.

❗ Key Impact for China–US Sellers: Cross-border sellers who rely on factory relocation or indirect routing to benefit from de minimis exemptions will no longer be able to avoid import duties.

💸 What Are the Penalties?

The new law also imposes strict penalties:

$5,000 fine for the first violation

Up to $10,000 for repeated violations

Penalties apply 30 days after the bill's enactment, for any use of de minimis entry that violates U.S. customs laws.

This means sellers and freight forwarders must ensure full compliance—no more loopholes.

🔍 What This Means for Cross-Border Sellers

The end of the de minimis threshold will reshape how international sellers ship to the U.S.:

Expect higher landed costs for small parcel e-commerce shipments.

Need to reassess fulfillment strategies, including FBA shipping, 3PL warehousing, and bulk shipping options.

Urgent need to optimize shipping costs through trusted freight forwarders from China to the U.S. who can help minimize tariffs and streamline customs clearance.

At Passionship Logistics, we’re already helping clients prepare for this shift by offering:

Customs-compliant DDP solutions

Multi-channel fulfillment (FBA + 3PL + direct-to-consumer)

Expert advice on minimizing risk and optimizing cost

✅ Our Advice: Prepare Now

Though the official implementation starts in July 2027, planning ahead is essential:

Review your shipping volumes and destinations

Evaluate DDP vs. DDU shipping options

Consider consolidating shipments to reduce per-unit costs

Upgrade your logistics workflow with an experienced China-to-USA freight forwarder

Need help preparing for the end of the de minimis era?
Contact Passionship Logistics for expert guidance on U.S. customs regulations, tariff planning, and cross-border e-commerce solutions.