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Duty-Free Limits by Country: The Essential 2026 Personal Import Guide

September 28, 2026 by TradeMentorHQ Team

Warehouse worker scanning international parcels labeled with country flags showing duty-free limits by country

Duty-free limits by country vary widely in 2026 — the U.S. suspended its exemption entirely while Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and Japan still have working thresholds. Here’s what to budget for.

De Minimis Suspended: Critical Changes to the $800 Duty-Free Exemption for Personal Imports

September 26, 2026 by TradeMentorHQ Team

De minimis exemption suspended infographic showing the 800 dollar duty-free threshold ended June 24 2026 with gifts under 100 dollars still exempt

The $800 de minimis exemption is suspended as of June 24, 2026 — here is what changed, what’s still exempt, and what it actually costs you now.

How to Calculate Landed Cost and Avoid Losing Money on Imports: The Complete 2026 Guide

September 21, 2026 by TradeMentorHQ Team

A reseller using a landed cost calculator spreadsheet while weighing a package for a customs shipment

How to calculate landed cost for a reselling side hustle in 2026: the full formula, why the end of the de minimis exemption changes the math, and a worked example.

Customs Duty on a Personal Package From China: What You’ll Actually Pay

September 14, 2026September 4, 2026 by TradeMentorHQ Team

Short answer: as of 2026, there’s no reliable way to avoid customs duty on a personal package from China entirely — the $800 duty-free allowance that used to cover most personal imports was suspended starting August 2025, and the rules have tightened further since. Short version up top: customs duty on a personal package from … Read more