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Data republished by the Department of Commerce shows that more than 100 countries around the world employ "de minimis" in order to speed up international shipping. However, the maximum value such parcels can have varies widely. The U.S.' $800 threshold is one of the highest in the world while EU countries impose charges on imports of much lower value (above €150 - approximately $156). China's "de minimis" rules are also more strict, with any tax or duty under 50 Yuan Renminbi (approximately $7) considered void - this would for most products be in line with a value of $99 or less. The country also already has a more refined approach to "de minimis" with a pre-registration and approval system for e-commerce traders in place that allows for higher exemptions at the discretion of the government. Other countries have also posed additional hurdles to "de minimis", for example exempting B2B shipments or specific goods. Others allow neighbors or certain major trade partner to take advantage of a bigger "de minimis" allowance.

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