Amendment to Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

This executive order amends a previous order (Executive Order 14194) regarding border security measures by modifying how duties are applied to certain imported goods. The key change involves the treatment of low-value shipments that normally qualify for duty-free entry under "de minimis" provisions. The order states that these small shipments will remain duty-free until the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that systems are in place to properly process and collect tariffs on them. This appears to be a temporary measure to allow time for customs systems to adapt while maintaining the option to eventually collect duties on these goods. The order maintains standard provisions clarifying that it doesn't override existing agency authorities, requires congressional appropriations for implementation, and doesn't create new legal rights for citizens to challenge the government. This suggests the administration is using executive authority to adjust border-related trade policies while working within existing legal constraints.