Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process

Virve Georgeson of Existingart Inc. supports the action because the current restrictions on mail shipments prevent her from using Canada Post to ship CUSMA-compliant products to the US without incurring high courier fees. She requests a solution that allows her to ship her products via the postal service while remaining exempt from tariffs.

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids supports the Interim Final Rule requiring formal entry for certain tobacco products but urges CBP to expand this requirement to include all "tobacco products" as defined in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, specifically e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. They argue this clarification will reduce confusion, protect public health by preventing the entry of illegal and harmful products, and align with existing CBP enforcement efforts.

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) strongly supports the indefinite suspension of the de minimis exemption for mail shipments. They argue that the current exemption allows for the influx of low-value goods that undercut domestic manufacturers, facilitate the entry of illicit products, and result in significant lost tariff revenue for the U.S. Treasury.

MANTHAN Inc., a Canadian snack company, opposes the indefinite suspension of the de minimis exemption for mail shipments because it makes low-value personal-use imports commercially impractical for American consumers. They argue that the rule will reduce both consumer access and tariff revenue, and they request a simplified, data-rich informal entry process instead of a burdensome formal-entry system.

North American eCommerce Solutions LLC, a customs broker and qualified participant in the international mail import process, is requesting technical clarity and specific guidance regarding the new postal informal entry process and Entry Type 13 Test. They are seeking information on messaging architecture, response formats, data correction mechanisms, and automatic release designations to ensure compliant implementation.

The commenter, identifying as an individual consumer, expresses mixed feelings about the proposed rule. While they support better screening for illegal goods, they argue that the rule could unfairly burden ordinary consumers and request specific safeguards such as plain-language notices, seller accountability for data, and a simple dispute process.