HR 322

The Import Security and Fairness Act modifies the rules for ‘de minimis’ imports – goods shipped into the U.S. valued at $800 or less – under the Tariff Act of 1930. It increases restrictions on these imports, particularly for goods originating from non-market economy countries or those on the U.S. priority watch list. The bill also establishes a system for requiring importers to provide detailed documentation to Customs and Border Protection to verify eligibility for administrative exemptions, and clarifies procedures for handling merchandise detained due to potential de minimis status.