Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process

Homeland Security Department · Rule

Summary

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to implement an indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving through the international postal network. This document also establishes a new postal informal entry process for certain merchandise entering the United States through the mail environment.

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Key dates

Status
Upcoming
Category
HealthcareHIPAA
Published
Jun 24, 2026
Effective
Jul 24, 2026
Comments close
Jul 24, 2026

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