At the stroke of midnight, 92% of all U.S. cargo shipments, and up to 4 million packages daily, lost their duty-free status with President Donald Trump's removal of the de minimis exemption for low-value trade. Any imported goods sent through the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 will now be subject to applicable duties. While the winners and losers on the retail landscape and among consumers are debated, customs experts are warning the troubles facing small to medium-sized businesses that relied on the duty-free exemption are just beginning, and will be significant.

"When I think about the de minimis change, the message is clear: tariffs are now universal, regardless of value," said Nunzio De Filippis, licensed customs broker and co-CEO of CargoTrans. "E

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