Bill > HR7979

This bill, the "End China's De Minimis Abuse Act," aims to modify the administrative exemptions under the Tariff Act of 1930. It proposes several key changes: 1. It prohibits the de minimis exemption (which allows imports valued up to $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free) from being granted if merchandise covered by a single order or contract is forwarded in separate lots to secure the benefit of the exemption. 2. It restricts the de minimis exemption for any article subject to duties or other import restrictions under various trade laws, such as those related to antidumping, countervailing duties, and national security. 3. It requires the 10-digit tariff classification of "covered articles" (from countries with goods subject to import restrictions) to be provided as part of the customs entry filing, in addition to other required information. 4. It establishes civil penalties of $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for each subsequent violation for those who enter, introduce, or attempt to introduce articles in violation of these new provisions. The amendments made by this bill would apply to articles entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 30 days after the date of enactment.