What changed on 29 August 2025 — and what replaced the IEEPA tariffs
How the $800 de-minimis exemption ended, what the February 2026 Supreme Court ruling changed, and how the duty rate on your package is picked in 2026.
Guides — US import duty after de-minimis
Four plain-English guides to the duty bill on your next foreign order. Each one is dated, sourced, and verified against the Federal Register, CBP, USITC, and the Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling.
Last updated: 12 June 2026
Temu and Shein after de-minimis — what your cart actually costs
Why Temu and Shein orders now carry an import-fees line, how the duty is calculated, and how to estimate the real landed cost before checkout.
HTS codes in 60 seconds — how the rate gets picked
How the 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule code determines your duty rate, how to look one up free at the USITC, and which tariff layers stack on top in 2026.
Brokerage fees, bonds, and when self-clearing makes sense
What courier brokerage fees cover, when a customs bond is required, and the break-even math for clearing a parcel yourself in 2026.