The White House has announced an amendment to Executive Order 14194, originally issued on February 1, 2025, and previously amended by Executive Order 14198 on February 3, 2025. The latest amendment involves a revision to section 2(g) of the order.
The revised section states: “Duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321 is available for otherwise eligible covered articles described in subsection (a) of this section. Such duty-free de minimis treatment shall cease to be available for such otherwise eligible covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce to the President that adequate systems are in place to fully and expeditiously process and collect tariff revenue applicable pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for covered articles otherwise eligible for de minimis treatment.”
The general provisions of the order clarify that it does not affect any authority granted by law to executive departments or agencies. Additionally, it will be implemented in accordance with applicable laws and budgetary constraints.
Furthermore, the order explicitly states that it does not create any enforceable rights or benefits against the United States or its representatives.
