US Ends De Minimis Exemption | New Import Duties Impact Shoppers and Small Businesses

Post by : Mariam Al-Faris

As of August 29, 2025, the United States has officially ended its de minimis exemption for imports under $800. Now, all packages face standard duties or flat fees ranging from $80 to $200.
This shift is driving up costs for consumers, small businesses, and online sellers while disrupting global supply chains. For American shoppers and companies alike, the era of duty-free deliveries is over.

Aug. 30, 2025 6:13 p.m. 552

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