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Up to $800 is not "small parcels" in my book. We used to have the similar (but lower value limit) exemptions in (some) EU countries but those have been abolished several years ago, as well as discounted shipping rates for China as it was finally upgraded away from "developing nation" status.

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Correction: Import duties are still generally (depends on product category, some are taxed from first Euro) waived on small parcels.

What parent refers to is small parcel exemption to VAT, however every larger retailer adjusted to that and are now declaring VAT on their end.

Personally, I would say this is a net win

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