Bill > HR805

This bill modifies the administrative exemptions under section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930, specifically targeting what's known as the de minimis threshold (a low-value import exemption). The bill introduces several key changes: First, it prevents importers from circumventing import rules by breaking up merchandise orders into separate lots to avoid duties. Second, it restricts the $800 duty-free exemption for articles from countries subject to specific trade restrictions, including those under various trade acts like the Trade Act of 1974 and the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Additionally, the bill requires importers to provide a 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for articles from countries with existing trade restrictions when filing entry documents. The bill also establishes significant financial penalties for violations, with a $5,000 civil penalty for the first offense and $10,000 for subsequent violations. These amendments will take effect 30 days after the Act's enactment and are designed to close loopholes in current import regulations, particularly those that might be exploited by importers from countries like China, as suggested by the bill's title, the "End China's De Minimis Abuse Act".

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/805/all-info