De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China

The de minimis exemption is back in play for products from China — for now.

President Donald Trump’s administration ended the exemption Tuesday as part of additional 10% tariffs placed on China. An amendment to the order has since changed that, saying de minimis treatment “is available for otherwise eligible” products covered by the tariffs.

The exemption will end for such products once the Secretary of Commerce notifies Trump “that adequate systems are in place” to quickly process and collect related tariff revenue.

De minimis’ temporary return likely comes as a relief f…