Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
This bill amends 19 U.S.C. 1321 (section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930) to restrict the de minimis (low‑value) import exemption. It bars splitting single orders into multiple lots to evade duties, excludes articles subject to certain tariff or import‑restriction authorities (Title VII, sections 201, 301, and 232) from the exemption, requires submission of 10‑digit HTSUS classifications for covered articles via electronic filing, and creates civil penalties ($5,000 first, $10,000 subsequent).
Liberals concerned about regressive consumer impacts; conservatives emphasize tariff enforcement
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a focused substantive amendment to the Tariff Act that clearly defines several legal changes (shipment-splitting prohibition, exclusions for goods subject to trade remedies, mandatory HTS reporting, and fixed civil penalties) but omits explicit findings, fiscal/resourcing discussion, and detailed enforcement procedures or oversight mechanisms.
This bill amends 19 U.S.C. 1321 (section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930) to restrict the de minimis (low‑value) import exemption.
It bars splitting single orders into multiple lots to evade duties, excludes articles subject to certain tariff or import‑restriction authorities (Title VII, sections 201, 301, and 232) from the exemption, requires submission of 10‑digit HTSUS classifications for covered articles via electronic filing, and creates civil penalties ($5,000 first, $10,000 subsequent).
The changes apply to articles entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption 30 days after enactment.
Technocratic trade enforcement measure with some bipartisan appeal but meaningful stakeholder resistance and Senate procedural barriers.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a focused substantive amendment to the Tariff Act that clearly defines several legal changes (shipment-splitting prohibition, exclusions for goods subject to trade remedies, mandatory HTS reporting, and fixed civil penalties) but omits explicit findings, fiscal/resourcing discussion, and detailed enforcement procedures or oversight mechanisms.
Liberals concerned about regressive consumer impacts; conservatives emphasize tariff enforcement
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Liberals concerned about regressive consumer impacts; conservatives emphasize tariff enforcement
Likely to view the bill as a targeted enforcement measure that closes a loophole allowing tariff evasion, which can protect U.S. workers and manufacturers.
At the same time, concerned about regressive effects on low‑income consumers, cross‑border small sellers, and potential trade escalation with China.
Views conditional support if mitigations for small businesses and consumer impacts are included.
Views the bill as a reasonable technical fix to enforce tariff policy and prevent evasion, but wants cost estimates and an orderly implementation plan.
Supports enforcement but seeks safeguards to limit unintended burdens on consumers, small businesses, and customs operations.
Likely to view the bill favorably as strengthening enforcement against tariff avoidance, particularly for goods from countries targeted by U.S. trade measures.
May welcome tougher penalties and anti‑evasion rules while wanting minimal new bureaucracy and clear, limited scope.
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Technocratic trade enforcement measure with some bipartisan appeal but meaningful stakeholder resistance and Senate procedural barriers.
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Liberals concerned about regressive consumer impacts; conservatives emphasize tariff enforcement
Technocratic trade enforcement measure with some bipartisan appeal but meaningful stakeholder resistance and Senate procedural barriers.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a focused substantive amendment to the Tariff Act that clearly defines several legal changes (shipment-splitting prohibition, exclusions for goods subject to trade…
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