Contact Congress about H.R. 805: End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act

Some small packages could no longer enter the United States duty-free. The bill blocks split-up orders and certain goods tied to trade penalties from using the $800 de minimis rule.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Latest action on H.R. 805: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects importers, online sellers, shipping platforms, customs brokers, and businesses that bring low-value goods into the United States. It matters most for shipments from countries tied to Section 301 trade actions, such as tariffs or import limits. U.S. Customs and Border Protection would also have more data to collect and more rules to enforce.

Why this matters: Low-value packages can enter the United States with fewer duties and less paperwork today, and this bill would close off that path for some goods. The bill aims to stop companies from using small shipments to avoid trade penalties. It could make customs enforcement stronger. It could also add costs or delays for some imports, though the bill text alone does not show how much prices or availability would change.

Key provisions in H.R. 805

• Importers could not split one order into smaller shipments to get duty-free entry. This applies when the split is used to claim the de minimis benefit.
• Some goods could not use de minimis treatment at all. This includes goods covered by anti-dumping or countervailing duties, safeguard rules, Section 301 trade actions, or Section 232 national security measures.
• Shippers would have to file the full 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule code for some low-value shipments. This applies to goods from countries where any products are under Section 301 trade actions.
• A “covered article” would mean a good from a country that has goods under Section 301 duties or other import limits. The rule looks at the country, not only the exact product in the package.
• Violators would face civil fines of $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for each later one. These fines would come on top of any other penalties allowed by customs or trade law.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 805

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Questions people ask about H.R. 805

What is H.R. 805?

Some small packages could no longer enter the United States duty-free. The bill blocks split-up orders and certain goods tied to trade penalties from using the $800 de minimis rule.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 805?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 805?

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