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For nearly a century, the "de minimis" trade exemption let people skip import fees for shipping small stuff. But after the U.S. raised its limit to $800, that small stuff became big business, driven by online shopping. "We're talking about 4 million de minimis packages being processed a day," says Courtney Griffin of the Consumer Federation of America. The de minimis rule also became increasingly contentious.

US news

fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

Nearly 300 pounds of meth hidden in fake solar panels nabbed at LAX

Customs officers intercepted nearly 300 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in fake solar panels at LAX, headed for export to New Zealand.

Privacy professionals

fromMiami Herald

2 months ago

'It felt different': U.S. citizens arriving at MIA report tense encounters with Customs

American citizens are experiencing heightened scrutiny and questioning by Customs officials when returning to the U.S., especially at South Florida airports.

Boston food

fromNew York Post

3 months ago

CBP officers seize $875K in marijuana disguised as a shipment of men's overalls

CBP officers seized $875,000 worth of marijuana concealed in a shipment of overalls destined for Belgium.

Portland food

fromLos Angeles Times

3 months ago

Man stuffed 6 parrots in his boots in bizarre border smuggling attempt, officials say

A man attempted to smuggle parrots into California hidden in his boots, highlighting a concerning trend in wildlife smuggling.

The smuggling of birds can pose serious risks to agriculture and wildlife.

fromLos Angeles Times

3 months ago

Liquid meth worth $1.8 million found in dog shampoo bottles at LAX

U.S. Customs officers found over 17 pounds of liquid meth disguised as dog shampoo at LAX, valued at over $1.8 million.

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End of "de minimis" exemption means new tariffs on millions of packages

US ends tariff exemption for low-value parcels DW 08/29/2025

End of "de minimis" exemption means new tariffs on millions of packages

US ends tariff exemption for low-value parcels DW 08/29/2025

What will the end of the 'de minimis' rule mean for U.S. consumers?

Nearly 300 pounds of meth hidden in fake solar panels nabbed at LAX

'It felt different': U.S. citizens arriving at MIA report tense encounters with Customs

CBP officers seize $875K in marijuana disguised as a shipment of men's overalls

Man stuffed 6 parrots in his boots in bizarre border smuggling attempt, officials say

Liquid meth worth $1.8 million found in dog shampoo bottles at LAX

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