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The language of the order getting rid of the exemption seems to reclassify all Chinese post as formal post to get around the exemption.

That means the amount of dues is still calculated as a (fraction of a) percentage, but there is a minimum of about 30 dollars. That means a $10 order of components or LEDs can end up costing you $42 to actually get it through the mail.

When you go beyond those thirty dollars, the rate isn't too steep, though, so you can still order in large quantities.



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