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New tariffs are now hitting cheap US imports from China

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The de minimis exception, which allowed businesses to import low-value goods from China and Hong Kong , has expired as of 12:01AM ET today as part of President Trump ’s executive order signed last month .

Any package valued under $ 800 can come to the US duty-free under the exception, leaving the products super-cheap for buyers.

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