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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kanis Leung

Hong Kong post office to stop shipping parcels to the US after Trump’s tariffs

President Donald Trump speaks during the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation to the Navy Midshipman football team in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday - (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hong Kong will halt small parcel shipments to the US following Washington's announcement of impending tariffs, the government confirmed on Wednesday.

The move comes in response to the US government's decision to end a customs exemption for low-value parcels from Hong Kong. This exemption, known as the "de minimis" rule, currently allows tax-free entry for shipments valued under $800. Starting May 2nd, these parcels will face a hefty 120% tariff.

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