De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With
Section 321 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 contains a small provision known as 'de minimis.'
From a Latin phrase meaning "the law does not concern itself with trifles," this provision has become a major concern for retailers, shippers, and regulators.
De minimis is supposed to simplify shipping so that packages under $800 can be sent to U.S. consumers from overseas without distracting U.S. Customs and Border Patrol from their core mission. With the rise in global ecommerce, however, this provision - or loophole - is proving to be far more than a trifle's worth of trouble.
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