CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole

In mid-December U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that it has collected more than $1 billion in duties on more than 246 million low-cost shipments since the phasing out the de minimis loophole began May 2, 2025.

The phaseout began with low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong no longer being eligible for duty-free entry. CBP fully implemented the change worldwide on Aug. 29, 2025, with the elimination of the de minimis exemption for packages valued at less than $800. 

The end of the exemption aligns with CBP’s broader trade enforcement initiatives aimed at ensuring compliance with U.S. customs regulations and safeguarding domestic industries.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the nation’s largest law enforcement organization comprising more than 67,000 men and women.