The Customs Watch USA: Edition 27

Annkaren Wambui
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🔐 De Minimis Is Dead | Mail's Free Ride Ends | The 90% Tariff Wall

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Summary: The U.S. customs landscape has changed dramatically in just a few days. Duty-free de minimis treatment is disappearing, international mail is now being brought into the compliance net, and proposed Section 301 tariffs covering nearly 90% of U.S. imports could fundamentally reshape landed costs before the end of July. Combined with mandatory CPSC eFiling, new Section 232 aerospace developments and growing customs enforcement of e-commerce, this week's The Customs Watch USA delivers the intelligence importers need to stay ahead of rapidly changing customs risks.

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CBP officers monitor cargo port and plane at dusk on trade screens; U.S. flag, Customs Manager, trade compliance text. — *This week's edition highlights the customs developments reshaping U.S. trade and global supply chains.*

📦 De Minimis Is Dead

The Era of Duty-Free Low-Value Imports Has Ended

One of the biggest changes to U.S. customs procedures has now arrived.

CBP has effectively ended duty-free de minimis treatment for non-postal imports, meaning virtually every shipment under $800 now requires a formal customs process. For thousands of importers and e-commerce businesses, this fundamentally changes landed costs, customs declarations and supply chain planning.

This week's The Customs Watch USA explains exactly what has changed, who is affected, and the practical actions businesses should take immediately.

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✉️ International Mail Loses Its Free Ride

The final de minimis loophole is closing.

CBP has now extended the changes to international mail, introducing new postal entry requirements and additional customs data obligations that will affect businesses shipping directly to U.S. consumers.

Companies relying on postal fulfilment should begin preparing now for the October implementation milestones.

This week's The Customs Watch USA explains the new rules and what they mean for importers and e-commerce operators.

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🌍 The 90% Tariff Wall Is Approaching

A major tariff deadline is now less than two weeks away.

As the temporary Section 122 surcharge expires on 24 July, USTR has completed hearings on proposed Section 301 duties covering around 60 economies—potentially affecting more than 90% of U.S. imports.

Finance teams should already be modelling the potential landed-cost impact across their supply chains.

This week's The Customs Watch USA explains the possible outcomes and how businesses can prepare before decisions are finalised.

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🧸 Mandatory CPSC eFiling Has Begun

Consumer product compliance has entered a new phase.

Mandatory electronic filing through ACE is now live for CPSC-regulated products, introducing new compliance expectations for importers, customs brokers and trade systems.

Businesses should ensure brokers and internal systems are ready for the new requirements.

This week's The Customs Watch USA explains the practical implications and best practices.

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✈️ Aerospace Supply Chains Enter Section 232 Review

Commercial aircraft, jet engines and aerospace components are now officially under national security review.

Although no tariffs have been imposed, the United States has opened negotiations while preserving the option of future Section 232 measures if talks fail.

For aerospace businesses, the next 180 days could prove critical.

This week's The Customs Watch USA explains what businesses should monitor and how to prepare.

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📊 Overview of This Week's Changes

Topic	Why It Matters
De Minimis Ends	Duty-free treatment for most low-value imports has been eliminated.
International Mail	Postal shipments now face new customs entry and data requirements.
Section 301 Hearings	Proposed tariffs could affect approximately 90% of U.S. imports.
CPSC eFiling	Mandatory electronic filing has begun for regulated consumer products.
Fiberglass Door Panels	New AD/CVD duties could exceed 200% on certain Chinese imports.
Entry Type 13	CBP launches a new electronic mail entry pilot.
Section 232 Aerospace	Aircraft and engine imports enter a 180-day national security review.
Global E-Commerce Enforcement	Customs authorities continue increasing scrutiny of postal and e-commerce shipments.
ACE AD/CVD Query	Expanded manufacturer and exporter search functionality improves compliance research.

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Summer Break Notice

As a reminder to our readers, The Customs Watch USA will publish its final edition before the summer break on 31 July 2026.

There will be no editions published between 3 August and 31 August, with publication resuming on 1 September 2026.

We look forward to returning after the break with the latest customs, trade and regulatory developments.

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