The $100 rule might not be new, but given that it was by far exceeded by the $800 de minimis exemption until now, it just didn’t matter.

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timr 2 days ago | parent [-]

This has nothing to do with the value threshold. US customs had to know the difference between personal packages and commercial packages before the change.

You asked me what distinguishes a commercial package from a personal gift.

	▲	lxgr a day ago \| parent [-]
		> US customs had to know the difference between personal packages and commercial packages before the change. Presumably for things like import restrictions (I could imagine somebody sending homemade cookies is treated differently than a large-scale food importer), but not for a decision on whether to charge or not levy duties though, right?