Exports and Imports

Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Export control regulations may apply to exports and imports of items initiated by anyone at the University. The Fundamental Research Exclusion may exempt results generated during the course of research projects at Princeton, mitigating the need for an export license. However, shipments of items—even those produced as part of a Fundamental Research project—may still require one.

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Please contact the Export Controls Team at [email protected] for assistance in determining whether an export license is required in your case. For the fastest response, provide the full information outlined on the export license page.

End of De Minimis for China Imports

Recent Executive Orders have announced the elimination of duty-free de minimis for low-value goods imported from China and Hong Kong.

Effective May 2, 2025, Chinese-origin goods sent through means other than the international postal network and valued at $800 or less will be subject to all applicable duties based on government requirements.

Goods valued at $800 or less sent through the international postal system will be subject to duties of either 30% of their value or $25. This amount will increase to $50 after June 1, 2025.

More information about the end of de minimis for China and Hong Kong can be found here and here

 

Increase in tariffs on foreign-produced items

Recent regulation changes have affected the cost of products imported from many countries. It is recommended that you confirm the full purchase price (including tariffs) before committing to a foreign purchase. Information on these regulation changes can be found below:

Announced April 2, 2025, the United States has implemented a minimum 10% import tariff on goods from approximately 60 countries. Higher tariffs may apply to certain countries and certain products beginning April 9, 2025.  More information on this can be found here.

Effective February 4, 2025, products imported from China or Hong Kong have been imposed an additional 10% duty rate.  This tariff increase will raise the purchase price of goods being imported from China and Hong Kong.  More information on this new tariff rate can be found here

On May 14, 2024, a significant increase on tariffs for the importation of various Chinese goods was announced.  Tariff rates have increased as much as 100% on goods related to electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum, medical equipment and other items.  This tariff increase will raise the purchase price of specific goods being imported from China.  More information on the products affected and their new tariff rates can be found here.
 

New Requirements for Shipments to the European Union, Northern Ireland, Norway or Switzerland

New Requirements for Shipments to China, Russia and Venezuela

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