The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a new regulation that will significantly impact shipments exceeding $800 in value. Starting from January 11, 2025, goods purchased by the same recipient through different channels and delivered to the U.S. on the same day will face more stringent scrutiny if their combined value exceeds $800.
Even if small items are shipped in multiple packages, as long as the total value reaches or exceeds $800, there will be a risk of delays or even seizures. This move is part of a broader trend of increasing penalties for non-compliance with import and export regulations in the United States.
According to statistics, the number of penalties imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce for import and export violations has surged in the past six months. While the fine amounts for each violation have seen a relatively modest increase, with penalties rising by only a few hundred dollars per violation, the number of cases subject to fines has notably grown.
Customs expert Hugo Pakula emphasized, “The cost of non-compliance has never been so high.” For shippers, these continuously changing regulations raise the risk of increased transportation costs and compliance challenges.
