Congress Proposes $2 Fee and Stricter Rules on Low-Value Imports to Block Illegal Drugs
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Customs and Border Protection officers and other federal employees involved in trade enforcement would face significantly increased workloads as they process new documentation requirements, review 10-digit tariff classifications, and handle expanded detention and forfeiture proceedings for millions of additional shipments each year. The bill creates new responsibilities without explicitly authorizing additional staffing or funding.
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Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden introduced the FIGHTING for America Act to reform the de minimis trade provision. The bill targets low-value imports from Chinese fast-fashion giants, requiring more data and excluding 'import-sensitive' goods like textiles and apparel from duty-free entry.
A Reuters investigation reveals how the $800 de minimis threshold allows fentanyl precursors to enter the U.S. undetected. The report highlights the FIGHTING for America Act as a primary legislative effort to mandate better data collection and impose a $2 fee to fund increased border scrutiny.
Bipartisan senators released the FIGHTING for America Act to tighten the de minimis rule, which currently allows packages under $800 to enter the U.S. tariff-free. The bill is framed as a response to Chinese e-commerce dominance and the smuggling of fentanyl precursors through small parcels.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FIGHTING for America Act of 2025
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