This chart shows countries applying a "de minimis" exception of taxes and/or duties* for incoming shipments of smaller value.

The trade loophole is meant to ease small-scale sales — but critics say it's been abused and gives Chinese firms an unfair ...

The US proposed a new regulation on Monday to strengthen oversight of low-value imports under the de minimis rule, which exempts goods valued at US$800 or less from duties and stringent screening.