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US Reduces ‘De Minimis’ Tariff on China Shipments to 54% Amid Trade Truce

by Team Lumida
May 13, 2025
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  • The US will cut the “de minimis” tariff on low-value shipments from China to 54% from 120%, effective May 14, 2025, while maintaining a $100 flat fee.
  • The move follows a US-China trade truce, which includes unwinding most tariffs imposed since April.
  • The de minimis exemption, previously allowing duty-free imports for items valued under $800, was heavily used by e-commerce firms like Shein and Temu.
  • The tariff reduction aims to balance trade relations while addressing concerns over contraband smuggling and the impact on US industries.

What Happened?

The US announced a reduction in the “de minimis” tariff on low-value shipments from China, lowering the rate from 120% to 54% and shelving a planned $200 flat fee in favor of a $100 fee. The changes, effective May 14, come as part of a broader trade truce between the US and China, which includes rolling back many tariffs imposed during their trade war.

The de minimis rule, which dates back to 1938, allows items valued under $800 to enter the US with minimal inspections. However, the exemption was eliminated earlier this year, with a 120% tariff imposed to curb its use by e-commerce firms like Shein and Temu, as well as traffickers of illicit goods. The new tariff rate reflects a compromise, maintaining stricter controls while easing the financial burden on importers.


Why It Matters?

The reduction in the de minimis tariff signals a thaw in US-China trade tensions and provides relief to e-commerce firms that rely on low-cost imports. However, the rule has faced bipartisan criticism for enabling cheap Chinese goods to undercut US industries and for serving as a channel for smuggling contraband, including fentanyl precursors.

By lowering the tariff, the US aims to strike a balance between fostering trade relations with China and addressing domestic concerns over unfair competition and illegal imports. The decision also reflects the broader economic implications of the US-China trade truce, which could stabilize global supply chains and reduce inflationary pressures.


What’s Next?

The tariff reduction will likely benefit e-commerce platforms like Shein, Temu, and Amazon, which depend on low-cost imports. However, US lawmakers may continue to push for stricter trade policies to protect domestic industries and combat smuggling.

Investors and businesses should monitor the implementation of the new tariff rate and its impact on trade volumes, particularly for Chinese e-commerce firms. Additionally, the broader US-China trade negotiations during the 90-day truce period will be critical in shaping future trade policies and economic relations.

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