The “de minimis” exemption, which allowed duty-free entry of packages valued at less than $800, has been repealed by order of former President Donald Trump.

As the United States ends a tariff exemption for small parcels on Friday, some retailers have stopped selling to US customers while others are seeking temporary workarounds in the hope the tariff rate may be reduced.

The administration's elimination of the so-called “de minimis” loophole has implications for businesses ranging from Etsy sellers to e-commerce behemoths.