Sens. Whitehouse and Graham Push to End Duty-Free Shipping With the Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Finance for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by committee members. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This has strong bipartisan support from high-profile senators, but it faces heavy opposition from major shipping companies and retailers who rely on low-cost imports.
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Renters, who tend to have lower incomes and are more price-sensitive shoppers, would feel the effect of higher prices on cheap imported goods. Many budget-conscious consumers rely on low-cost international e-commerce for clothing, household goods, and electronics that currently arrive duty-free under the $800 threshold.
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The closure of the de minimis loophole is disrupting the business models of Chinese e-commerce giants. Items previously under the $800 limit now face significant tariffs, with some platforms warning of 145% import charges, disproportionately affecting low-income consumers.
President Trump accelerated the timeline to end the de minimis rule, eliminating the $800 exemption for all countries. The move is expected to add $100 billion to government revenue while protecting American workers from the 'ravages of unfair trade' and streamlining customs detection of fraud.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
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