President Donald Trump has decided to accelerate the removal of the $800 de minimis import limit by two years, set to take effect at the end of this month. UK exporters of low-value goods will face new tariffs as these products will now be taxed similarly to larger shipments. This change, originally planned for 2027, has astonished many UK sellers who must now adapt to this sudden shift or risk unsold inventory. The potential impact is significant, with billions in goods at stake, including apparel and ceramics.
The unexpected acceleration of the axing of the USA's de minimis import threshold is likely to have a substantial impact on UK exporters of 'low-value' goods to the US.
Many UK-based exporters of products valued at $800 and under will be taken by surprise by the change.
Last year the UK exported $138.87m-worth of apparel, $109.37m-worth of ceramic items, which will now be subject to tariffs for the first time.
Collection
[
|
...
]