HTS 6109.10.00
$7.30estimated shipment duty
postal informal entry if eligible
- Base rate
- 16.5%
- $3.30
- Additional rates
- 20%
- $4.00
- Total duty
- $7.30
US de minimis checker
Check low-value import rules for post, express and bulk shipments, then estimate shipment duty.
- Do I owe duty below $800?
- How do postal and express entries differ?
- What might this shipment's duty be?
If it enters on the shipping date: the $800 de minimis exemption remains suspended under published rules. Entry route: postal informal entry if eligible; about $7.30 at current rates, and the carrier confirms the actual duty.
Next: current duty details for $20.00 of goodsRules normally depend on entry, withdrawal or completion of the declaration (US Eastern time), not mailing. Confirm shipments crossing an effective date with the carrier.
Rule timeline
| Effective / applicable | Who it affects | What changed | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-02 | China / Hong Kong origin | De minimis suspended for products of China and Hong Kong. | Official source Published 2025-05-01 Checked 2026-10-22 |
| 2025-08-29 | All origins, ordinary commercial goods | Global suspension; the original postal transition let carriers choose ad valorem or per-package duty, not sellers choosing the cheaper method per parcel. | Official source Published 2025-07-30 Checked 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-02-24 | Postal goods otherwise eligible for de minimis | Suspension continues. Interim postal duty is value × 10%, until the surcharge expires or the new postal process begins, whichever comes first. | Official source Published 2026-02-20 Checked 2026-10-22 Ad valorem rate |
| 2026-06-24 | International post | CBP independently suspends postal de minimis indefinitely under its statutory authority. | Official source Published 2026-06-24 Checked 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-06-24 | Express and other non-postal imports | CBP also suspends non-postal de minimis indefinitely. | Official source Published 2026-06-24 Checked 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-07-24 | International post | New postal informal entry begins for eligible shipments up to $2,500; applicable tariff rates govern duty. | Official source Published 2026-06-24 Checked 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-10-22 | Postal goods under 19 CFR 145.12(a)(2)(v), (vi) | Formal-entry compliance for postal goods with PGA requirements, Chapter 98/99 duties or specified duty-free claims moves to 2027-01-20. De minimis is not restored. | Official source Published 2026-10-22 Checked 2026-10-22 |
Recent rule changes
- Effective 2026-10-22: Formal-entry compliance for postal goods with PGA requirements, Chapter 98/99 duties or specified duty-free claims moves to 2027-01-20. De minimis is not restored. Official source
- Effective 2026-07-24: New postal informal entry begins for eligible shipments up to $2,500; applicable tariff rates govern duty. Official source
- Effective 2026-06-24: CBP also suspends non-postal de minimis indefinitely. Official source
How to check
- Identify origin and import channel. USPS final-mile delivery alone does not mean an international postal import.
- Rules normally depend on entry, withdrawal or completion of the declaration (US Eastern time), not mailing. Confirm shipments crossing an effective date with the carrier.
- Check exemption and entry eligibility before duty. Do not subtract $800 from the customs value.
- Current estimate: shipment value × (base + applicable additional rates) / 100 + duty per kg × shipment net weight. Dates after verification use current rates for budgeting, not a guarantee of future rates.
- Eligible postal transition scenarios from 2026-02-24 through 2026-07-23: shipment value × 10%, without today's tariff layers.
- Duty only: excludes MPF, HMF, postal / carrier collection fees, brokerage and freight. Current HTS data is not a historical rate database.
Worked examples
| Scenario (illustrative values) | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| China T-shirt, post, $20, 2026-10-22 | If it enters on the shipping date: the $800 de minimis exemption is suspended. Entry route: postal informal entry if eligible; shipment duty about $7.30. |
| Vietnam T-shirt, express, $100, 2026-10-22 | If it enters on the shipping date: the $800 de minimis exemption is suspended. Entry route: ACE informal or formal entry; shipment duty about $29.00. |
| China T-shirt, post, $50, 2026-03-01 | If it enters on the shipping date: the $800 de minimis exemption is suspended. Entry route: interim postal ad valorem duty; shipment duty about $5.00. |
| China T-shirts, bulk import, $3,000, 2026-10-22 | If it enters on the shipping date: the $800 de minimis exemption is suspended. Entry route: ACE formal entry; shipment duty about $1,095.00. |
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Questions
What was the $800 exemption?
Section 321 allowed eligible goods imported by one person on one day, with aggregate value up to $800, to enter duty-free. It was not an $800 deduction from every shipment. Official source
Why is it unavailable now?
Global suspension began on 2025-08-29. CBP separately codified indefinite postal and non-postal suspensions on 2026-06-24. Ordinary sales do not become exempt just by being below $800. Official source
Can post still use the flat per-package charge?
The original 2025 transition allowed a carrier election, not a seller election per parcel. The 2026-02-24 order replaced it, and the new postal entry process began on 2026-07-24. Old flat charges are not current quotes. Official source
How do post and express differ?
Post has a dedicated informal entry process and eligibility restrictions; express uses an appropriate ACE entry. Neither has the former $800 exemption. Ask the carrier about collection and clearance charges. Official source
What does the 2027-01-20 extension mean?
It delays compliance with specified postal formal-entry requirements, including PGA and Chapter 98/99 cases. It does not suspend duty or restore de minimis. Official source
Are Temu / Shein-style direct shipments treated differently?
This checker uses goods' origin, entry date and route, not a platform name. Bulk warehouse imports followed by US deliveries are not separate de minimis imports per order. Official source
What about returns or free replacements?
Do not infer de minimis eligibility from a return or a free replacement. Goods returning to the US can involve Chapter 98 and supporting evidence; obtain separate broker review. This tool does not calculate returned-goods relief or refunds. Official source