Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7224

Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act of 2026

Congress Proposes New Fast-Track and 20% Fee for International Packages Under $600

Jan 22·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

This bill creates a new "fast-track" system for international packages worth $600 or less. It allows shipping companies to use digital records instead of traditional, lengthy paperwork to get items through customs more quickly.
To use this system, shipping companies must have strict control over their packages from pickup to delivery. They also must sign agreements to share information with law enforcement to help stop illegal drugs from entering the country.
Instead of paying standard import taxes, the person or company bringing the goods in can choose to pay a flat 20% fee on the item's value. This fee replaces most other normal customs charges and duties.
This new rule would not apply to certain items like alcohol, tobacco, or products that have special trade penalties. It is designed to handle everyday consumer goods rather than restricted or highly regulated products.
If passed, these changes would take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law. It aims to balance the need for fast shipping with the need for security and tax collection on the millions of small packages arriving in the U.S. every day.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works

Gig workers who resell imported goods — such as those running small e-commerce shops on platforms like eBay, Etsy, or Amazon — could see their costs rise. Many currently rely on the de minimis threshold to import small-value items without paying duties. Under this bill, a 20% fee or equivalent tariff would apply, cutting into already thin profit margins for individual resellers.

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Broader Impacts

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Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

State Impacts

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Jan 22, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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