Trade
What Small Importers Now Owe After the $800 De Minimis Exemption Ends
A CBP rule that took effect June 24, 2026 ends duty-free entry for most low-value shipments, forcing small importers into formal customs procedures.
Priya Vaithilingam
Trade covers buying and selling across borders at small scale: sourcing and supplier vetting, customs documentation, duties and tariff classification, freight costs, payment terms and currency exposure. Articles track how a rule change alters landed cost on a specific shipment. For owners already importing and those pricing their first order.
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A CBP rule that took effect June 24, 2026 ends duty-free entry for most low-value shipments, forcing small importers into formal customs procedures.
Priya Vaithilingam