HS Code:
This category pertains to articles listed under additional U.S. note 6(b) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) chapter, where the aggregate value does not exceed $56. These articles typically include specific goods subject to unique tariff classifications, often involving niche products or materials with specific regulatory or value-based considerations. This category is significant for importers and exporters dealing with low-value consignments or specific regulated items under U.S. trade laws.
Total Trade Volume
$1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United States International Trade Commission (USITC) DataWeb
$350 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$280 million USD
23.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
3.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
7.0% (applied to specific subcategories from non-FTA countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under Free Trade Agreements like USMCA)
Increased demand for low-value shipments due to e-commerce growth
Higher trade volumes through small parcel imports, straining customs processing
2021-2022
Shift towards regional trade under USMCA
Reduction in tariffs for North American partners, boosting trade with Canada and Mexico
2020-2022
Decline in imports from China due to trade tensions
Diversification of supply chains to other Asian and European countries
2019-2022
New rules under the USMCA have streamlined low-value shipments between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, raising the de minimis threshold for duty-free imports.
January 2023
Increased trade efficiency and reduced costs for small-value imports from North American partners.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) introduced stricter documentation requirements for imports under $56 to prevent misclassification and fraud.
March 2023
Potential delays for importers not compliant with new certification rules, especially for e-commerce shipments.
Ongoing discussions in the U.S. Congress to revise tariff exemptions for low-value imports to address revenue losses from e-commerce growth.
June 2023
Possible introduction of new duties or fees, impacting small businesses and consumers relying on low-cost imports.