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CBP de minimis mail-shipment comments close July 24
Customs is finalizing a major shift for small-value imported mail shipments, a change that could affect cross-border e-commerce costs, customs processing, and small sellers that rely on postal imports. (sources: apnews.com, www.federalregister.gov, www.theguardian.com)
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Modern Action Briefing
New tariffs on small packages could disrupt international shipments, impacting online shopping. Postal services have indicated they need time to adjust to these changes.
- The de minimis changes may affect international postal shipments.
- Postal services that suspended shipments to the U.S. require preparation time for the new tariffs.
- The changes could have consequences for consumers and small sellers in the e-commerce market.
Why it matters
The outcome of these tariff changes could influence the cost and accessibility of online shopping for consumers.