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US SB1867

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the de minimis exemption under Section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930, which currently allows duty-free entry for low-value shipments under $800

  • Applies immediately to articles originating in China upon enactment, with a 3-day grace period for goods already in transit

  • Applies to articles from all other countries 120 days after enactment

  • Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct rulemaking within 120 days to implement new entry procedures, data requirements, and penalties for informal entries, including 10-digit HTS classification for textile and apparel products (chapters 50-63)

  • Directs the Secretary of the Treasury and Postmaster General to establish fees and procedures ensuring consistent treatment between U.S. Postal Service international shipments and other carriers

Legislative Description

Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

Foreign trade and international finance

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance5/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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