What is the de minimis threshold?

The de minimis threshold is the maximum declared value of a shipment that can enter a country without being subject to import duties. Key thresholds worldwide (2026): 🇺🇸 United States: $800 USD — world's highest 🇦🇺 Australia: AU$1,000 (~$650 USD) 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: £135 (~$170 USD) — VAT still applies 🇪🇺 European Union: €150 (~$165 USD) — all 27 member states 🇨🇦 Canada: CA$20 (~$15 USD) postal duty threshold 🇧🇷 Brazil: $50 USD for international e-commerce platforms 🇯🇵 Japan: ¥10,000 (~$65 USD) 🇸🇬 Singapore: SG$400 (~$300 USD) 🇦🇪 UAE: AED 300 (~$82 USD) 🇮🇳 India: No de minimis — all imports subject to duty Important: - Some countries apply de minimis only to duty, not VAT/GST - The US de minimis does NOT apply to Section 301 goods (China) or antidumping duties - Artificially splitting shipments to stay under threshold is illegal in most jurisdictions