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Rule2026-126702026-06-24

Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Merchandise Arriving Through All Modes Other Than the International Postal Network

Homeland Security Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Abstract

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to implement an indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving via all modes other than through the international postal network. This indefinite suspension means that all entries of merchandise valued at $800 or less arriving through all modes other than the international postal network must utilize formal or informal entry procedures.

Action & Dates

Action
Interim final rule; request for comments.
Dates
This interim final rule is effective on June 24, 2026. Comments on the rule must be received on or before July 24, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-06-24

CFR References

Topics

BondsExportsImportsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsTrade agreements

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-07-24

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection 19 CFR Part 10 [USCBP-2026-0760; CBP Dec. 26-12] RIN 1685-AA44 AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Interim final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to implement an indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving via all modes other than through the international postal network. This indefinite suspension means that all entries of merchandise valued at $800 or less arriving through all modes other than the international postal network must utilize formal or informal entry procedures. DATES: This interim final rule is effective on June 24, 2026. Comments on the rule must be received on or before July 24, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments via docket number USCBP-2026-0760. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received may be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov , including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the “Public Participation” heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY

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Citation: 91 FR 37789

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