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De minimis rule: Billions of packages of cheap goods shipped to the US are now subject to steep tariffs

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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."

"Trump is about to make every American pay even more for coffee."

"Tariffs would disrupt supply chains and increase production costs."

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The United States ended the de minimis exemption on Friday, eliminating tariff-free treatment for packages valued at $800 or less that had been in place since 1938 and was raised from $200 to $800 in 2015.</span

The United States ended the de minimis exemption on Friday, eliminating tariff-free treatment for packages valued at $800 or less that had been in place since 1938 and was raised from $200 to $800 in 2015.

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

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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

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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

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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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This long-overdue policy change closes a dangerous loophole that allowed foreign companies to flood America with cheap, untaxed goods while smuggling fentanyl and counterfeit products. The exemption unfairly disadvantaged US manufacturers and retailers who had to compete against duty-free imports.

This long-overdue policy change closes a dangerous loophole that allowed foreign companies to flood America with cheap, untaxed goods while smuggling fentanyl and counterfeit products. The exemption unfairly disadvantaged US manufacturers and retailers who had to compete against duty-free imports.

Tariffs on small-value packages go into effect as loophole ends

US Ends $800 Tariff Exemption, Disrupting Global Shipping

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