Overview

• The de minimis exemption for packages under $800 ended on Aug. 29, with only gifts under $100 and travelers’ personal goods up to $200 exempt.
• Shippers may opt for a fixed per‑parcel duty of $80 to $200 during the transition, otherwise paying standard rates based on the shipment’s origin.
• National posts in roughly 25 countries paused U.S.-bound mail, including Correos de México and Poste Italiane, as they assess collection and processing rules.
• A federal appeals court ruled most of the tariffs unlawful under the IEEPA in a 7–4 decision but kept them in effect until Oct. 14 to allow a Supreme Court appeal.
• The decision raises the prospect of refunds and adds uncertainty for e‑commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu, with analysts expecting higher costs for U.S. shoppers.