A Surprise When Your Package Arrives: You Have to Pay the Tariff - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 02, 25

The end of a tariff exemption on goods under $800 now requires U.S. shoppers to pay extra tariff fees before delivery of their imported packages.

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