Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments
Summary
This proposed rule from the Treasury Department addresses how the U.S. government handles small packages and shipments coming from other countries, with a focus on national security concerns. The regulation aims to update customs procedures for low-value items while ensuring the government can screen goods for potential threats or illegal trade violations.
Key Points
- 1The rule updates how U.S. Customs handles small international packages to better screen them for security risks and illegal goods
- 2It affects anyone who receives packages from overseas, as well as online retailers and shipping companies that handle international orders
- 3The government is proposing changes to balance faster delivery of low-cost items with the need to check packages for counterfeits, illegal substances, and security threats
- 4Companies and the public have until March 25, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed rule before it becomes final
- 5The regulation is part of a broader effort to modernize trade enforcement while managing the massive increase in international shipments
Key Dates
January 21, 2025
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