Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STORY: The U.S. government ended the 'de minimis' exemption on Friday (August 29). Packages worth less than $800 can no longer be ...

The 'de minimis' rule has been a cornerstone of U.S. trade policy for nearly ninety years, allowing imports of low-value packages to enter the country without tariffs. This policy facilitated the ...

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 ...

After Doris Kochanek retired in her Ottawa, Canada, suburb, her friends and family convinced her to start an Etsy shop, using her woodworking skills to make walnut candle holders and other housewares.