CUSTOMS & TRADE DEFINITION
De Minimis Customs Threshold
Authoritative Definition
The de minimis threshold is the statutory maximum monetary value below which imported shipments enter a country duty-free and tax-free without formal customs entry.
Why It Matters in International Trade
Statutory thresholds include $800.00 USD in the U.S. (Section 321), C$150.00 CAD in Canada (USMCA courier), €150.00 EUR in the E.U., and £135.00 GBP in the U.K.