The Trump administration is ending the de minimis exemption for packages entering the U.S., meaning customers buying directly from overseas sellers may soon face higher fees and delays.
The de minimis rule has allowed shipments valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. But as President Donald Trump ramps up tariff enforcement, that exemption will end for most countries on Friday. The administration already removed the benefit for shipments from China earlier this year.
Customs and Border Protection says the rule has become a pathway for narcotics and other illegal goods.
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