U.S. imports of Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions (HS 999995) totaled $3.4B in August 2026, imported from 228 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStatistical aggregation code 999995 captures US import shipments that fall below the formal entry threshold — commonly known as de minimis or low-value transactions — where individual commodity classification is not reported at the line-item level. Customs brokers and trade analysts encounter this code in Census Bureau trade data as a catch-all statistical construct rather than a true tariff classification, meaning it reflects estimated aggregate value rather than a specific product category. Because the underlying goods span virtually every commodity type, this code is used exclusively for data-reconciliation and statistical purposes and carries no standalone duty treatment of its own. China, Mexico, and Canada consistently appear as leading source countries, reflecting the sheer volume of small-parcel and e-commerce flows from those trading partners.
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219 import shipments a month
No. Code 999995 is a statistical placeholder used by the Census Bureau to estimate the aggregate value of low-valued transactions that are not individually classified by commodity. It does not correspond to a specific product or tariff line, so it cannot be used to analyze trade flows for any particular good.
China's dominance in this statistical category reflects the extremely high volume of small-parcel and e-commerce shipments originating there. The sheer number of low-value consumer goods packages from Chinese sellers means a disproportionate share of unclassified low-value transaction estimates are attributed to that origin.
The de minimis threshold determines whether a shipment requires a formal entry and full duty assessment. Shipments captured in this statistical category typically entered informally or as Section 321 de minimis entries, but the applicable rules — including any changes to de minimis eligibility — are set by CBP regulation and can change; importers should consult a licensed customs broker for current entry requirements.
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$3.4BYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9999950000 | Estimated Imports of Low Valued Transactions | $3.4B | 0.00% | 100.00% |
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 9999
Subheading 999995 · $3.4B of $3.4B
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