Senator Blackburn and Ossoff’s De Minimis Bill is Seriously Flawed
While the bill’s title suggests a crackdown on the unfolding de minimis catastrophe, in reality it would handcuff CBP’s ability to do anything about it.
For Universal Tariff, Treasury Has Responsibility
For Mr. Lutnick to lead the tariff and trade agenda in the next Administration, he will need an aligned Treasury Secretary to executive critical policies on customs revenue generation, customs valuation, and de minimis.
China Commission Panel: U.S. Fashion Industry Cannot Survive “De Minimis” Loophole
Either we have a fashion industry or we have de minimis, but we cannot have both, warned Jacob Helberg, one of the 10 commissioners for the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission.
CPA Congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump on Victory
CPA will be working closely with President-Elect Trump’s team to craft policies that will make a lasting impact on U.S. trade and industrial policy.
Customs Admits Yet Again That De Minimis is Loaded with Fake Goods, and Banned Goods
De minimis, a customs rule that allows for duty free shipment and minimal inspection if the overseas vendor claims the value is under $800, is a haven for contraband, whether it’s fake Nikes, childrens’ toys made of lead, or banned food products, Customs and Border Protect (CBP) admitted yet again.
Considerations for Biden-Harris Administration De Minimis Announcement
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration published an announcement of regulatory changes it intends to pursue vis-a-vis the de minimis loophole.
CPA Statement on Biden Administration Action to Prohibit Certain Imports from Using De Minimis Loophole
We commend the Biden administration for taking initial steps towards closing the de minimis loophole, which China and transnational criminal organizations have weaponized against America.
House Democrats Take Lead on Closing De Minimis Loophole, Going Against Amazon, FedEx, Others
The majority of House Democrats have joined forces with outgoing Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer in pleading that the President repeal the de minimis loophole in Customs law – a provision that many refer to as the China free trade agreement.
De Minimis Update: Major New Senate Finance Bill; Regulatory Capture DHS/CBP Strikes Again
The de minimis catastrophe is getting attention on Capitol Hill, thanks to legislative champions on both sides of the aisle in Congress, and the advocacy of the The Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole (of which CPA is a member).
De Minimis Catastrophe Escalates: DOJ Indictments Laughed-Off, Amazon Moving to China, CBP Sued
The de minimis problem is getting worse. Consider this article a “Summer 2024” update of how the de minimis catastrophe continues to escalate.
