US Import Duties FAQ: What Will I Pay Now That De Minimis Is Gone?

Q: Does the US still have a de minimis exemption for small parcels? A: No. The de minimis (Section 321) exemption has been eliminated. All shipments from China are subject to import processing regardless of value. Q: How are duties calculated on my parcel? A: PLACEHOLDER pending legal review: duties are assessed as an ad valorem (percentage of declared value) rate that depends on the HS code and country of origin. Budget roughly 10%+ of declared value as a conservative placeholder. Q: Does BUYCN collect US duties at checkout? A: Not currently. Duties, if assessed, are collected from the recipient by the carrier or customs at import. DDP (delivered duty paid) line availability is pending logistics partner confirmation. Disclaimer: This article contains conservative placeholder figures for reference only, pending legal and logistics partner review. It is not tax or legal advice.