Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

This executive order amends a previous order (Executive Order 14193) regarding duties on illicit drugs crossing the northern border. The key change involves modifying how "de minimis" treatment applies to certain covered articles. De minimis treatment allows small-value shipments to enter the U.S. duty-free without formal customs procedures. The amendment states that duty-free de minimis treatment will remain available for eligible covered articles until the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that adequate systems are in place to fully process and collect applicable tariff revenue on these articles. This aims to balance border security with practical implementation concerns while maintaining pressure on illicit drug flows.