Customs Admits Yet Again That De Minimis is Loaded with Fake Goods, and Banned Goods
October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America issued the following news release:
De minimis, a customs rule that allows for duty free shipment and minimal inspection if the overseas vendor claims the value is under $800, is a haven for contraband, whether it's fake Nikes, childrens' toys made of lead, or banned food products, Customs and Border Protect (CBP) admitted yet again.
From CBPs online magazine Frontlines on Oct. 23:
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De minimis, a customs rule that allows for duty free shipment and minimal inspection if the overseas vendor claims the value is under $800, is a haven for contraband, whether it's fake Nikes, childrens' toys made of lead, or banned food products, Customs and Border Protect (CBP) admitted yet again.
From CBPs online magazine Frontlines on Oct. 23:
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