According to a fact sheet published on WhiteHouse.gov, President Trump announced today that, effective August 29, 2025, all merchandise valued under $800 USD and imported outside of international mail service will be subject to applicable duties, fees, and tariffs. As of this date, all commercial shipments entering the United States via commercial carriers—regardless of mode of transport—will require formal entry.
Parcels sent through international mail will be dutiable under one of two methods:
Ad valorem rate: A duty equal to the effective tariff rate imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) that is applicable to the country of origin of the product. This duty shall be assessed on the value of each package.
Specific duty: A duty ranging from $80 per item to $200 per item, depending on the effective IEEPA tariff rate applicable to the country of origin of the product. The specific duty methodology will be available for six months, after which all applicable shipments must comply with the ad valorem duty methodology.
The full context of the fact sheet can be found at Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Protecting the United States’ National Security and Economy by Suspending the De Minimis Exemption for Commercial Shipments Globally – The White House .
We will provide further details as they are made available.