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eBay Pleased With Plans to Increase de Minimis in Mexico

The increase to the de minimis value threshold in Mexico as part of the U.S.-Mexico trade deal (see 1808270032) is good news for small companies, eBay said in a news release. "This allows low-value shipments to cross borders with minimum…

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effort, allowing for stronger global trade" and "the eBay Government Relations team has long advocated that countries raise their de minimis thresholds to promote trade," it said. The trade deal would double Mexico's de minimis to $100, though it is still well below the U.S. de minimis of $800. "This decision is a positive step forward for promoting trade and economic opportunities for small businesses," eBay said.