Group 1 - The U.S. has eliminated the de minimis exemption for goods valued at $800 or less exported from mainland China and Hong Kong, requiring a 120% tariff on the goods' value or a fixed fee of $200 for postal shipments [1] - Tru Identity's CEO Hugo Pakula highlighted a significant loophole in the U.S. postal system, allowing Chinese shippers to exploit postal channels for shipping goods at an unprecedented scale, resulting in losses of "hundreds of millions or even tens of billions" of dollars for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) [1][7] - Pakula explained that the CN22 customs declaration form, which is required for postal shipments, allows for optional disclosure of the country of origin, enabling shippers to avoid tariffs if they do not provide this information [5][7] Group 2 - Many large brands, particularly from China, are reportedly taking advantage of this loophole, with some shippers using transshipment methods to circumvent tariffs by routing packages through places like Singapore or other locations outside China [5][7] - Pakula noted that postal companies are aware of this situation but are indifferent due to increased business volume and profits, while CBP is highly concerned about the revenue losses [7] - CBP has the authority to take action against this loophole but has not yet done so, as they are seeking effective solutions, potentially involving private sector collaboration, to address the issue [8]