WASHINGTON —

Low-value items coming into the U.S. will now face additional import charges, ending their duty-free status under the "de minimis exception."

Previously, items valued at $800 or less entering the U.S. were exempt from tariffs. Now, the U.S. will impose either a flat fee or the standard tariff rate on these items based on their country of origin.

According to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Agency, 1.36 billion packages were sent in 2024 under this exemption , representing goods worth $64.6 billion.

This change is part of an effort by President Donald Trump to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign goods, a move that some experts believe could create challenges for businesses and consumers.

"The way that we're doing it is creating chaos and uncertainty," said Adam Hersh

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