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De minimis changes: 'I freaked out and spent $400 online'

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Use of rules known as "de minimis" allows low-value packages to avoid tariffs, inspections and other regulatory requirements.

Last year , nearly 1.4 billion packages entered the country using the exemption - more than 3.7 million a day.

President Donald Trump 's decision to end the carve-out while ordering a blitz of new trade tariffs has left businesses and shoppers reeling.

Many countries, including the UK , are considering similar measures.

Customs and Border Protection deny the move will undermine enforcement.

Businesses have indicated they are taking the changes seriously.

Shein and Temu last month warned customers that prices would rise, while Temu says it is expanding its network of US -based sellers and warehouses.

Other business groups say many smaller, less high-profile American brands that manufacture abroad are struggling.

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81

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English

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53

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