The de minimis exemption was introduced as part of the Tariff Act of 1930 and was initially set at $200. It stayed at that level until 2016 , when the U.S. bumped it up to $800.

The de minimis exemption was introduced as part of the Tariff Act of 1930 and was initially set at $200. It stayed at that level until 2016 , when the U.S. bumped it up to $800.

The de minimis exemption was introduced as part of the Tariff Act of 1930 and was initially set at $200. It stayed at that level until 2016 , when the U.S. bumped it up to $800.

Until Friday, the de minimis exemption allowed packages under $800 to come into the United States, mostly from China, duty-free. President Donald Trump called the loophole “a big scam.” ...

Earlier this week, Temu increased prices and added “import charges” ranging from 130% to 150% on products shipped direct from China.