US Ends $800 Duty-Free Rule, Triggering Price Surges & Customs Delays
The US has ended duty-free treatment for imports under $800 from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong SAR, sparking price hikes, customs delays and supply chain shake-ups.
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Chinese foreign trade enterprises pivot to domestic markets after US ends duty-free treatment for small parcels from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong SAR.