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UK to remove £135 de minimis for low-value imports
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In the Autumn Budget 2025 (Nov 26, 2025), the UK government announced plans to eliminate the £135 customs duty de minimis for low-value imports by March 2029 at the latest.
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The current £135 relief will remain in place through at least December 31, 2026, with possible extensions for certain critical goods.
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The UK has also opened a public consultation on how new customs rules for low-value imports should be implemented, including treatment of previously exempt shipments. This move aligns the UK with similar de minimis rollbacks in the US and EU.
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Duty free de minimis exemption will no longer be available for goods made in China on May 2, at 12:01 AM. All postal shipments with made in China goods will face either the ad valorem duty or a specific duty of $100 per postal item on May 2 and increase to $200 on June 1st.
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What You Need to Know
Updated 10am ET, August 4, 2025
The current tariff landscape traces back to February 1, when the White House announced sweeping new tariffs: 25% on all consumer goods from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% on imports from China. These measures triggered immediate retaliation. On February 13, President Trump proposed further reciprocal tariffs and confirmed on April 2 that the administration would proceed with a series of global tariffs ranging from 10% to 49%, starting April 5.
Ultimately, the administration paused the tiered approach and implemented a flat 10% tariff on all countries except China. These measures have sparked a series of trade negotiations, retaliatory actions, and legal battles both domestically and abroad. The US-UK trade deal is the only officially live deal, though 5 others (Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, and the EU) are announced but still under negotiation.
On August 1st, the Trump administration announced resuming the country specific ad valorem tariffs to go into effect on August 7th.
At the same time, the tariffs are being challenged in federal court. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on May 28 that the broad application of the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was illegal. However, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a temporary stay on May 29 and a longer-term stay on June 10, allowing the tariffs to remain in place pending appeal. While a ruling could arrive in August at the earliest, the losing side is almost certain to appeal to the Supreme Court. If the CAFC rules against the tariffs, the administration is expected to pursue alternative legal routes to continue its tariff agenda. Conversely, if the CAFC upholds the tariffs, industry groups will likely escalate their own legal and policy responses.
Major court challenges are questioning whether the President has legal authority to impose tariffs of this magnitude under emergency powers (IEEPA, TWEA).
USMCA Goods with CA and MX origin have been granted a reprieve. USMCA qualification is not automatic and involves rigorous qualification and documentation prior to be eligible for exemption.
It’s important to make the distinction between Country of Origin products vs imports from that country. Country of origin is defined as where the products are manufactured, not where they are shipping from. Read more here.
Tariffs will eliminate duty-free (de minimis) exemptions under Section 321 for shipments of products with a Country of Origin from affected countries. China lost access to de minimis entry starting May 2nd. For other countries, the White House has announced an end to de minimis entry on August 29, 2025.
A 40% tariff will apply if CBP determines that goods were illegally transshipped to avoid proper duties—for example, by routing them through another country without real processing, or falsely labeling their origin without ever passing through that country.
A Deep Dive into Tariffs
Learn more about the key factors that are shaping the current landscape of global tariffs.
US
Import
Tariffs
In a shift toward enforcing trade reciprocity, the Trump administration has introduced sweeping tariff measures aimed at rebalancing trade with key partners and tightening enforcement against tariff evasion. Under expanded authority through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the administration has implemented new tariffs targeting both specific countries and global imports.
The most significant change for ecommerce is the elimination of the $800 de minimis threshold starting August 29th. This means crossborder shipments from these countries are no longer eligible for duty- and tax-free entry under Section 321, dramatically increasing landed costs for low-value goods.
Additionally, there are new measures to crack down on transshipment and evasion tactics, a 40% penalty tariff will apply to goods that CBP determines were rerouted or mislabeled to avoid country-specific duties. This includes falsely claiming origin or diverting shipments through a third country without substantial transformation.
The new tariff structure includes:
- Country-specific rates: For example, imports from China face reinstated Section 301 tariffs, ranging from 7.5% to 25% depending on the product and additional 30% combined IEEPA tariff.
- A 10% global tariff: All other countries will be subject to a blanket 10% tariff.
- Special carve-outs: Certain Canadian-origin energy products like potash are subject to a lower 10% tariff rate.
In short, the era of seamless, low-cost cross border shipping to the U.S. is changing. Ecommerce merchants should prepare for higher landed costs, stricter origin enforcement, and increased scrutiny from U.S. Customs.
Tariff Influence: Impacted Goods & Origins
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments on which products are hit hardest by tariffs and their global origins.
| Country of Origin | Country Imposing Tariff | Description | Effective Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Algeria | USA | 30% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Angola | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Bangladesh | USA | 20% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Bolivia | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | USA | 30% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Botswana | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Brazil | USA | 10% Liberation Day + 40% IEEPA Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Brunei | USA | 25% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Cambodia | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Cameroon | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Chad | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Costa Rica | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Côte d`Ivoire | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Ecuador | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Equatorial Guinea | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| European Union | USA | If current duty rate is greater than 15%, there's no additional tariff applied, only the current duty rate. Example: current duty rate=16.5%, there's no additional tariff. If current duty rate is less than 15%, then it's still charged the current duty rate and the additional tariff amount which is determined by subtracting the current duty rate from 15%. Example: current duty = 5%, then the additional tariff will be 10%. | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Falkland Islands | USA | 10% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Fiji | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Ghana | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Guyana | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Iceland | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| India | USA | 25% Tariffs + 25% additional on August 27 | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Indonesia | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Iraq | USA | 35% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Israel | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Japan | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Jordan | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Kazakhstan | USA | 25% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Laos | USA | 40% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Lesotho | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Libya | USA | 30% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Liechtenstein | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Madagascar | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Malaysia | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Mauritius | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Moldova | USA | 25% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Mozambique | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Myanmar (Burma) | USA | 40% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Namibia | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Nauru | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| New Zealand | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Nicaragua | USA | 18% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Nigeria | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| North Macedonia | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Pakistan | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Papua New Guinea | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Philippines | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Serbia | USA | 35% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| South Africa | USA | 30% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| South Korea | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Sri Lanka | USA | 20% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Switzerland | USA | 39% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Syria | USA | 41% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Taiwan | USA | 20% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Thailand | USA | 19% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Trinidad and Tobago | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Tunisia | USA | 25% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Turkey | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Uganda | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| United Kingdom | USA | 10% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Vanuatu | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Venezuela | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Vietnam | USA | 20% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Zambia | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Zimbabwe | USA | 15% Tariffs | 8/7/2025 | STARTED |
| Canada | USA | 35% on most imports except goods that qualify under USMCA, additional 40% ad volarem duty for any Made in Canada goods found to have been transshipped for duty avoidance; 10% for Potash; 10% for energy. | 8/1/2025 | STARTED |
| UK | USA | Automobiles and automotive parts at 10%, removes tariffs on certain aerospace products, tariff rate quota for Section 232 products | 6/16/2025 | PENDING |
| Mexico | USA | 25% on most imports except goods that qualify under USMCA; 10% for Potash | 3/4/2025 | STARTED |
| Canada | USA | 25% on most imports except goods that qualify under USMCA; 10% for Potash; 10% for energy | 3/4/2025 | STARTED |
| Canada | China | A 100% tariff will be imposed on rapeseed oil, oil cake and peas. And a 25% tariff will be imposed on aquatic products and pork | 3/20/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | China | 10 - 15% on non-ecommerce goods | 2/10/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | China | 15% Chicken, corn, wheat, cotton | 3/10/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | China | 10% on various agricultural goods | 3/10/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | China | 10% tariffs | 4/12/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | Canada | 25% on $30B worth of US goods | 3/4/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | Canada | 25% tariff on steel, aluminum and other goods. | 3/13/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | Canada | 25% tariff on cars that don't qualify under USMCA (CUSMA). | 3/13/2025 | STARTED |
| USA | Mexico | TBD | 3/9/2025 | EXPECTED |
| USA | EU | Retaliatory tariffs starting with reinstatement of taxation on €8 billion worth of goods outlined in Annex I and Annex II | 4/15/2025 | EXPECTED |
| China | USA | 10% reciprocal tariff on all imports | 5/14/2025 | STARTED |
| China | USA | Additional 20% IEEPA on all imports | 3/4/2025 | REMOVED |
| China | USA | Elimination of $800 de minimis and 321 exemption All postal packages subject to 54% tariff or 100$ fee. | 5/14/2025 | STARTED |
| MX / CA | USA | Elimination of $800 de minimis and 321 exemption | 2/4/2025 | PAUSED |
| World | USA | 10% Reciprocal tariffs | 4/5/2025 | STARTED |
| World | USA | 50% tariff on automobiles and parts | 4/3/2024 | STARTED |
| World | USA | 50% tariff on steel and aluminum | 4/12/2024 | STARTED |
Check our other country-specific pages below for detailed tariff information
How can you
protect
your business?
protect
your business?
Diversify Your Supply Chain & Logistics
Lower risk by diversifying your logistics strategy. Remove any traditional logistics and warehouse solutions that rely on de minimis or similar trade programs.
Check Compliance and Documentation
Check your product information for accuracy. To maintain compliance, ensure your country of origin needs is correct and certificates of origin are accessible in case they are requested.
Move Products Quickly
Tariff implementation is not retroactive; move any inventory available forward to avoid additional tax, duties and fees.
Find the Right Partners
Find partners that can ensure you are always compliant and ready to ship anywhere, that can take the import liability and guarantee landed costs up front. Find the professionals.
Explore Contract and Product Provisions
If applicable, take advantage of product exclusions or contraction provisions that specify tariff risk.
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