De Minimis Is Ending Soon: How to Prepare Your Supply Chain

What Is De Minimis?
De Minimis is a trade provision that sets a dollar value threshold for imported goods. In the United States, shipments valued under $800 can currently enter the country without duties or tariffs. This makes it easier for businesses that sell internationally, as smaller orders can cross the border quickly and with fewer added costs.

Why Does De Minimis Matter?
Many companies rely on De Minimis to keep their supply chain efficient and cost-effective. Without it, the same small orders may be subject to import duties, customs processing fees, and delays. For businesses that ship frequently, these added costs can add up quickly.

When Does De Minimis End?
The De Minimis provision is ending on 8/29/2025. After this date, international shipments under $800 will no longer qualify for duty-free entry into the U.S. Businesses that rely on this rule should begin planning now for the changes ahead.

How to Prepare
One practical option is to consolidate orders. Instead of sending many small packages directly across borders, businesses can ship bulk orders to a U.S.-based partner. That partner can then handle domestic distribution, lowering overall costs and reducing the tariff burden.

How Fast Fulfillment Can Help
Fast Fulfillment offers warehousing and fulfillment services in Kansas City, giving businesses a central U.S. location to store and distribute their products. We can receive your consolidated shipments, handle order processing, and ship directly to your customers. This approach helps minimize tariffs while keeping your operations efficient.

As trade rules shift, having a reliable fulfillment partner can make the difference between added costs and continued growth.