WASHINGTON -- The ability of the U.S. to enforce product safety standards is being strained by the huge number of goods shipped directly to American consumers from factories in China, a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) official said Friday, as some lawmakers urge an end to customs exemptions for low-value packages from abroad.
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Package volume of goods that fall under the U.S.'s duty-free threshold increased from 411 million in 2018 to 771 million in 2021, an 88% jump. © Reuters
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