Commenter disputes the 'ban' framing, cites de minimis rule
2Sep 21 6:13 PM · 2d ago · 1 post · 2 comments · 2 sources · development 2 of 4
A Hacker News commenter argues the rule does not prohibit importing prescriptions outright but removes the duty exemption for shipments under $800, reframing the story as a cost increase rather than a ban.
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“There's nothing in the CBP rule that prohibits importing prescriptions, although there will no longer be a duty exemption for them.”
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...
goes into effect 12 days before a midterm election that is already starting to look like a blue tsunami.It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.
