The so-called de minimis exemption allows for goods valued at or under US$800 to be imported into the U.S. duty free and with minimal paperwork. U.S. President Donald Trump briefly axed the rule ...

The Biden-Harris administration announced Friday that it is taking action to limit the number of imports eligible for the de minimis exception to American tariffs and customs inspection.

A US coalition claims the de minimis rule is being manipulated by corporations and retailers to import counterfeit apparel and other goods into the US duty-free. Credit: zmotions/Shutterstock. The ...