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How Small Businesses Can Stay Duty-Free After the U.S. Deminimis Exemption

by Maria Rocher on Oct 23 2025

In 2025, the U.S. removed the deminimis exemption, making even low-value shipments subject to taxes. This sudden change has caught small businesses worldwide off guard, including those in Mexico and Canada exporting under the CUSMA/T-MEC agreement. But there’s good news. Small businesses with fully CUSMA-compliant products can still navigate U.S. customs successfully. Drawing from real experiences exporting handmade Mexican silver jewelry from Canada to the US, this article shares practical advice to help you protect your shipments from unexpected duties and continue growing your cross-border business with confidence.