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The U.S. has removed the so-called de minimis tariff exemption for imports under $800. 

Starting today, all packages arriving in the USA will now be tariffed regardless of their value or origin.

Its a massive blow for Temu, Shein sending...

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The Trump administration ended the de minimis exemption at midnight Friday, meaning millions of packages entering the U.S. daily are now subject to tariffs. NewsNations @_MarcusEspinoza explains. More:

US has abolished its de minimis exemption, which allowed packages worth under $800 to enter duty-free. From today, all parcels face normal duties, with a six-month flat-rate transition of $80$200. The decision raises costs for businesses and consumer...

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Ending the de minimis tariff exemption, which let packages under $800 enter the US without duties, will affect businesses, but big companies will handle it better. Large retailers like Shein or Temu can use US warehouses or third-party importers to k...

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Post offices and package shippers around the world are preparing for a huge shakeup in how they send items to the US. The countrys exemption from tariffs for packages valued below $800 ends on Friday. This change in policy is a permanent one

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@EdBlock_01 @rawsalerts Ending the de minimis exemption (tariffs on packages under $800) aims to protect US industries from cheap imports, boost government revenue, reduce smuggling of drugs like fentanyl, and promote fairer competition for domestic ...

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"The prices of electronics would definitely go up."

The tariffs will "increase prices for everything that's imported, and that includes food."

Trump tariffs would "raise prices even more for consumers."

"I am extremely confident that food will get more expensive."

Trump's tariffs would "increase the cost of US manufacturing."

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More than 1.36 billion packages entered the US under the de minimis exemption in fiscal 2024, representing over 90% of all cargo entering the country, with approximately 4 million packages processed daily by US Customs.</span

More than 1.36 billion packages entered the US under the de minimis exemption in fiscal 2024, representing over 90% of all cargo entering the country, with approximately 4 million packages processed daily by US Customs.

At least 25 countries including Mexico, Germany, Japan, Australia and the UK have suspended or restricted postal shipments to the US, citing uncertainty about tariff collection procedures and insufficient time to adapt.</span

At least 25 countries including Mexico, Germany, Japan, Australia and the UK have suspended or restricted postal shipments to the US, citing uncertainty about tariff collection procedures and insufficient time to adapt.

Packages now face tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% of their value, or flat fees of $80 to $200 per item during a six-month transition period, depending on the country of origin's tariff rate.</span

Packages now face tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% of their value, or flat fees of $80 to $200 per item during a six-month transition period, depending on the country of origin's tariff rate.

The Trump administration projects the change will generate $10 billion annually in tariff revenue and help restrict narcotics flow, after collecting $492 million from China and Hong Kong since May 2.</span

The Trump administration projects the change will generate $10 billion annually in tariff revenue and help restrict narcotics flow, after collecting $492 million from China and Hong Kong since May 2.

Express carriers like FedEx, UPS and DHL will collect duties and process paperwork for shipments, while foreign postal agencies must either calculate duties based on package value or use the flat-rate system.</span

Express carriers like FedEx, UPS and DHL will collect duties and process paperwork for shipments, while foreign postal agencies must either calculate duties based on package value or use the flat-rate system.

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The abrupt implementation creates chaos for small businesses and consumers who will face higher prices and shipping delays. Many legitimate international sellers are cut off from US markets, and the rushed timeline prevents proper adaptation to new systems.

The abrupt implementation creates chaos for small businesses and consumers who will face higher prices and shipping delays. Many legitimate international sellers are cut off from US markets, and the rushed timeline prevents proper adaptation to new systems.

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