US Customs closes a loophole for small, duty-free packages

The US Customs and Border Protection agency wants new rules for small packages that enter the country without duties or taxes. This means the agency can ask for more information about these shipments and better check for illegal goods like fentanyl.

Small packages under $800 could enter the US with minimal checks. This made them a blind spot for customs. This change means the agency can now collect more data on these shipments, making it harder to use them for smuggling illicit goods. Legitimate businesses sending low-value items will also have new data requirements.