For nearly a century, the “de minimis” trade exemption let people skip import fees for shipping small stuff. But after the U.S. raised its limit to $800, that small stuff became big business, driven ...

The 'de minimis' exemption, a trade policy allowing low-cost goods to enter the U.S. without tariffs, ends tomorrow. This change, effective August 29, could significantly impact your online shopping ...

For nearly nine decades, an import tax exception allowed low-value packages to enter the U.S. without duties attached. The rule has let American consumers access loads of cheap foreign goods from ...

This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a chaotic one. As a result, shoppers are facing fewer options, shipping delays and surprise customs bills. In other words, finding the right gifts and ...

STORY: The U.S. government ended the 'de minimis' exemption on Friday (August 29). Packages worth less than $800 can no longer be sent duty-free from outside the country. But will that mean U.S.

For nearly a century, the “de minimis” trade exemption let people skip import fees for shipping small stuff. But after the U.S. raised its limit to $800, that small stuff became big business, driven ...