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As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

Summary by South China Morning Post

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

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As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

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The Last Refuge

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President Trump Ends Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Chinese Goods - The Last Refuge

The de minimis loophole comes from back in the 1930s. The idea back then was, say you went on a vacation to Paris, you shouldn’t have to file customs paperwork or pay taxes if you decided to ship some little Eiffel Tower statues to your friends back home. Congress in 2015 then raised the de […]

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Restoring Liberty

Trump Eliminates China, Hong Kong Trade Exemptions to Combat Illicit Substance Imports

President Donald Trump eliminated trade exemptions with China and Hong Kong this week to combat illicit substance imports.

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ncto.org

NCTO Commends President Trump for Preserving USMCA Qualified Goods, Reciprocal Tariff Plan and Closing the De Minimis Loophole

April 3, 2025

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Home Accents Today

Trump slams the door on de minimis loophole for Chinese goods

WASHINGTON – As part of President Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariff actions yesterday, the Administration eliminated duty-free de minimis status for low-value imports from China. The executive order impacts imported goods from China and Hong Kong sent through means other than the international postal network. Previously, when such goods were valued at or under $800, they were exempt from duties. As of May 2, they will be subject to a tariff of …

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quatrostrategies.ca

U.S. closes ‘De Minimis’ loophole for China and Hong Kong imports

U.S. closes ‘De Minimis’ loophole for China and Hong Kong imports April 3, 2025 Posted by: Quatro Strategies Categories: Business & Politics, China, Sanctions & Regulation, United States No Comments Subscribe to unlock this insight. START YOUR TRIAL NOWALREADY A MEMBER? .vc_custom_1452662201783{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;margin-left: 0px !important…

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