Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports

What it means

This order eliminates duty-free treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong, imposing tariffs on packages valued under $800. Carriers transporting postal items must pay either 30% of value or a flat fee of $25-50 per package, starting May 2, 2025.

Expected impact

• Increased costs for Chinese goods entering the US, potentially reducing the flow of cheap products and raising prices for American consumers
• Reduction in synthetic opioid trafficking through international mail from China by removing tax advantages for small shipments
• New revenue generation for the US government through collected duties
• Possible disruption to e-commerce companies relying on direct shipments from Chinese suppliers
• Additional administrative burden on shipping carriers who must implement new reporting and payment systems
• Potential for trade retaliation from China in response to these targeted measures