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What the end of the de minimus exemption could mean for your online orders

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The de minimis exemption allows packages valued at under $ 800 to enter the U.S. without being subject to tariffs.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this month ending the decades-old exemption.

Hong Kong’s postal service has suspended package delivery to the United States .

Packages valued at or below $ 800 will face new tariffs and fees starting May 2 , the White House said.

American consumers should expect higher prices, Packard said, though it is not clear how companies will handle the new tariffs.

The executive order could make packages take longer to reach your doorstep.

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80

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