End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act

HR 805 tightens rules for small-value imports under the $800 de minimis exemption by prohibiting importers from splitting single orders into multiple shipments to avoid tariffs. It blocks the exemption for goods from China subject to existing tariffs under Section 301 of trade law, requiring importers to provide specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes to U.S. Customs. Violations carry civil penalties of $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations. The bill directly affects importers of Chinese goods that face targeted tariffs, aiming to close a loophole exploited to bypass trade restrictions.