Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process

The Express Association of America (EAA), representing major delivery providers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS, supports the proposed indefinite suspension of the de minimis exemption and the new postal informal entry process. They argue these actions are necessary to create a level playing field between postal and non-postal operators, improve security, and close regulatory loopholes.

MANTHAN Inc., a Canadian snack company, opposes the indefinite suspension of the de minimis exemption for mail shipments because it makes low-value personal-use imports commercially impractical for American consumers. They argue that the rule will reduce both consumer access and tariff revenue, and they request a simplified, data-rich informal entry process instead of a burdensome formal-entry system.

North American eCommerce Solutions LLC, a customs broker and qualified participant in the international mail import process, is requesting technical clarity and specific guidance regarding the new postal informal entry process and Entry Type 13 Test. They are seeking information on messaging architecture, response formats, data correction mechanisms, and automatic release designations to ensure compliant implementation.