What you'll really pay importing from AliExpress to the US. The $800 de minimis exemption ended in 2025 — low-value parcels from China now get tariffed.
2026 estimate. The US de minimis exemption ended (China May 2025; all countries Aug 29, 2025). Low-value parcels from China now face import tariffs — often 50%+ of value — PLUS a customs entry/brokerage fee (commonly $20–40) that this tool does NOT include. Rates vary by product and policy; verify with US Customs (CBP). This is not tax or legal advice.
No. The de minimis exemption that let parcels under $800 enter duty-free ended in 2025 (China in May, all countries on Aug 29, 2025). Low-value parcels from China now face import tariffs — frequently over 50% of the item value — plus a customs entry fee. Factor this into the price before you buy.
It depends on the product category and current policy, but for low-value China goods the tariff is often 50%+ of the declared value, and carriers usually add a customs brokerage/entry fee of roughly $20–40. Always check the latest CBP guidance, as rates have been changing.
It can be for items with no cheap domestic equivalent, but the math changed in 2025: add the tariff and the entry fee to the sticker price, and compare against a US seller before ordering.