The US government has ended the tariff exemption for cheap imported goods. Now orders worth up to $800 will also go through customs inspection and be subject to duties. This rule came into force on August 29.
Last year, more than 1.4 billion parcels were exempted from duties in the US. According to experts, the new regulation will lead to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. Small businesses will be most affected.
This exemption was mainly used by Chinese online shops such as Shein and Temu. However, the US government says that the rule was abused and even used to import illegal goods.
With the new regulation in place, many international postal services temporarily suspended shipments to the US. This has caused delays for consumers and shortages of certain products.
Experts believe that prices will rise in the near future. It is also expected that Chinese companies will continue trading through their warehouses in the US.
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