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

Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act of 2026

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov

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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

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

State Impacts

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

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

30 days after enactment

New fee and fast-track customs channel take effect

If the bill becomes law, international packages worth $600 or less shipped through express carriers like FedEx and UPS would go through the new simplified customs process, and importers would start paying the 20% fee (or chosen alternative rate). Consumers and small businesses ordering from overseas could see price changes on their purchases.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7224
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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