Increased Accountability for Low-Value Imports to Block Illegal Goods.
This bill tightens rules for duty-free, low-value shipments (de minimis) to prevent counterfeit goods, forced labor products, and illegal substances from easily entering the US market. It introduces stricter penalties for companies and intermediaries who violate customs laws through negligence or fraud. Citizens benefit from increased assurance that imported products meet US safety and ethical standards.
Key points
Restricting who can claim the duty exemption (de minimis) primarily to the owner, purchaser, or a licensed broker, increasing accountability for imports.
Mandating enhanced data collection on shipments, including the origin of materials, specifically to identify and block prohibited items.
Significantly increasing civil penalties for companies that repeatedly commit negligent or grossly negligent customs violations.
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