CBP Collects Over $1 Billion in Duties Since End of De Minimis
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said today, Dec. 17, it has collected more than $1 billion in duties on over 246 million low-cost shipments since the Trump Administration began phasing out de minimis in May 2025.
“Reaching the $1 billion milestone so quickly shows just how much revenue was slipping away under the old rules,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott in a statement.
The administration began the phaseout of de minimis on May 2, 2025, when low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong were no longer eligible for duty-free entry. CBP fully implemented the change worldwide on Aug. 29, 2025, with the elimination of the de minimis exemption.
Since de minimis ended for China and Hong Kong, CBP said its seizures of unsafe and non-compliant low-value goods have increased by 82%. These included counterfeits, narcotics, faulty electronics, and goods containing hazardous chemicals.
“With increased visibility into data for these low-value shipments, we’re better equipped to detect and disrupt criminal networks from smuggling drugs, counterfeits, and other illegal items—making our country safer,” said Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner for CBP’s Office of Trade Susan S. Thomas.
CBP provides detailed guidance and resources to the trade community regarding the importation of low-value shipments. For more information, visit CBP’s Frequently Asked Questions about E-Commerce and De Minimis page.
