De Minimis Rule Entry Process Ends

On August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began rejecting all De Minimis Rule (aka Type 86) entries. The De Minimis Rule had previously allowed shipments valued at $800 or less to be filed as Type 86 entries with limited data elements provided to CBP. This action implements the executive order issued on July 30, 2025 by President Trump entitled “SUSPENDING DUTY-FREE DE MINIMIS TREATMENT FOR ALL COUNTRIES.” All electronic entries must now be filed as informal or formal entries as appropriate. Informal and formal entries require the submission of Partner Government Agency (PGA) data depending on the tariff code. PGA data includes information such as the FSVP importer and FDA food facility registration number among other things. Under the Type 86 entry these data elements were not mandatory. Note that a few weeks ago FDA did start requiring PGA data to be submitted for Type 86 entries.

CBP is also rejecting all Section 321 manifest filings (a component of the De Minimis Rule filing process) starting on August 29.

What does the end of the De Minimis Rule mean for importers of food and dietary supplements to the USA?

Previously, importers of food and dietary supplements who sent shipments valued at $800 or less were not required to report FDA data elements including the FSVP importer, FDA importer, FDA ultimate consignee, packaging sizes, FDA product code and more. Now this information must be filed with the agency as part of an informal or formal entry. Nonresident importers who previously shipped product under the De Minimis Rule must now declare an FSVP importer for shipments. An FSVP importer is required to be a U.S. person.

If you have questions about the end of the De Minimis Rule please contact us at 202.765.1800 or info@usfoodimports.com.