NEW YORK CITY, New York: For years, Americans could order low-value items from abroad without worrying about tariffs. That will change on August 29, when the U.S. ends its "de minimis" exemption that allowed imports worth US$800 or less to enter tax-free.

Once the rule is scrapped, all qualifying shipments will face new charges, either duties ranging from 10 percent to 50 perc

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