[Very Important] Follow-up Notice for Customers in the United States Issued on July 27, 2027

* This notice was issued on July 27, 2025 (JST) and is primarily addressed to customers residing in the United States.

* Updated on July 30, 2025
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement a stricter enforcement of the USD 800 duty-free threshold (Section 321) starting August 12, 2025. If the total value of shipments addressed to the same recipient in one day exceeds USD 800, those shipments will no longer be eligible for duty-free clearance and may be held by U.S. Customs.
(This applies even if the packages come from different stores or shipping companies.)

Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments – Release 3
https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/trade_information_notice_cbp-209_508c_0.pdf

Thank you for always choosing 8mart.

We would like to provide additional clarification following our previous notice.

There are reports that new tariff rates, which include the 10% baseline tariff, will begin to apply in various countries around August. For many Made-in-Japan products, there had originally been an announcement that a new 25% rate (including the 10% baseline tariff) would take effect from August 1. However, following negotiations between the two governments, a revised rate of 15% was announced, though the U.S. side has not specified the effective date.

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement
https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/07/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-unprecedented-u-s-japan-strategic-trade-and-investment-agreement/

Separately, some private sources are reporting that even after August 1, the de minimis rule, which exempts shipments up to $800 from duties, will continue to apply to goods other than those of Chinese or Hong Kong origin. However, a DHL source has indicated that the 10% baseline tax may not be exempted under the de minimis threshold. On the other hand, the recent amendments to the de minimis rule include the wording “commercial shipments,” which raises the possibility that shipments of non-Chinese/Hong Kong origin for personal use could remain exempt.

There have also been reports of Chinese-origin products, which are currently not eligible for de minimis exemption, being imported without duties being charged, mainly in shipments sent via international mail. Please note that even if duties are not assessed, this may simply be because sudden policy changes have left enforcement on the ground unable to keep up. We have no ability to influence or alter decisions made by U.S. Customs. As a result, there are still unclear aspects regarding how the new regulations are being enforced on the ground.

If any duties or taxes are assessed, the importer (the customer) will be responsible for paying them.
We kindly ask that you check the latest information or contact customs authorities directly for confirmation.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates as soon as confirmed information becomes available.

2025-07-27