Question 1

What does De Minimis mean?

Accepted Answer

De minimis is the shipment-value threshold below which a country does not charge customs duty. The US Section 321 de minimis is $800 — below that, goods enter duty-free with an informal entry. The EU's duty de minimis is €150 (but VAT applies from the first euro). The UK's duty de minimis is £135. The levels change periodically; for example, US de minimis for China-origin goods has been the subject of policy changes in 2025-2026. De minimis does not cover prohibited or restricted goods, which require formal entry regardless of value.

Question 2

De minimis threshold?

Accepted Answer

De minimis is the shipment-value threshold below which a country does not charge customs duty. The US Section 321 de minimis is $800 — below that, goods enter duty-free with an informal entry. The EU's duty de minimis is €150 (but VAT applies from the first euro). The UK's duty de minimis is £135. The levels change periodically; for example, US de minimis for China-origin goods has been the subject of policy changes in 2025-2026. De minimis does not cover prohibited or restricted goods, which require formal entry regardless of value.

Question 3

Section 321?

Accepted Answer

De minimis is the shipment-value threshold below which a country does not charge customs duty. The US Section 321 de minimis is $800 — below that, goods enter duty-free with an informal entry. The EU's duty de minimis is €150 (but VAT applies from the first euro). The UK's duty de minimis is £135. The levels change periodically; for example, US de minimis for China-origin goods has been the subject of policy changes in 2025-2026. De minimis does not cover prohibited or restricted goods, which require formal entry regardless of value.

Question 4

Duty-free threshold?

Accepted Answer

De minimis is the shipment-value threshold below which a country does not charge customs duty. The US Section 321 de minimis is $800 — below that, goods enter duty-free with an informal entry. The EU's duty de minimis is €150 (but VAT applies from the first euro). The UK's duty de minimis is £135. The levels change periodically; for example, US de minimis for China-origin goods has been the subject of policy changes in 2025-2026. De minimis does not cover prohibited or restricted goods, which require formal entry regardless of value.

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