Temporary Extension of De Minimis Exemptions for Canadian and Mexican Imports

This temporary exemption will allow U.S. businesses to continue importing low-value goods from Canada and Mexico without additional duties.

The U.S. government has announced a temporary extension of de minimis exemptions for imports from Canada and Mexico, whereby shipments valued under $800 will be allowed to continue entering the country duty-free—for now.

This decision comes as new tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m.

These di minimis exemptions were expected to be removed when the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico were announced.

However, according to the White House, de minimis shipments will continue to enter the U.S. from Canada and Mexico for now and until “notification by the Secretary of Commerce to the President that adequate systems are in place to fully and expeditiously process and collect tariff revenue applicable.”

Once the Secretary of Commerce determines that these conditions have been met, the de minimis exemption for imports from Canada and Mexico will be revoked.

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