‹ BackHN Continuity

Thread

Suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports $800 or less

161 points · 154 comments · burnt-resistor

  1. happyopossum · · focus · HN ↗
    There's nothing in the CBP rule that prohibits importing prescriptions, although there will no longer be a duty exemption for them. The rule is about suspending the 'de minimis' exemption for shipments valued under $800...
    1. hexapus · · focus · HN ↗
      Starting Oct 22, packages from foreign and Canadian online pharmacies will be prohibited from entering the U.S. if the same medication is sold domestically or if the foreign pharmacy targets U.S. buyers.
      1. telotortium · · focus · HN ↗
        Source?
Open on Hacker News to reply ↗

Unofficial Hacker News client; not affiliated with Y Combinator.