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US Congress reconsiders de minimis rule for low-value parcels

While the US administration officially ended the customs exemption for low-value parcels at the end of 2025, the de minimis issue has abruptly resurfaced in Washington. The cause is a new bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It seeks to partially reintroduce specific treatment for small imported shipments. This is a strong signal in...

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US ends de minimis loophole for international imports

As of Friday, the US has abolished duty-free imports for goods valued under 800 dollars. President Donald Trump initially lifted the exemption for China. At the end of July, he also ordered the end of duty-free status for parcels from around the world. International postal services had already restricted shipments to the US in recent weeks due...