President Trump’s executive order ends duty-free status for low-value imports in the U.S., eliminating a widely used customs exemption for shipments worth $800 or less. This change affects small businesses and online shoppers who now must pay import taxes on small parcels from all countries. Many national postal services have decided to temporarily suspend sending U.S.-bound packages due to confusion over processing and payment requirements. The exemption loophole was exploited by foreign businesses and criminals. The threshold for exemptions in other countries is lower, but the U.S. exemption has grown significantly over the years, leading to a surge in package shipments.

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