$320 camera lens buyers hit with $2,000 delivery fee in tariffs fight — some sellers implement exorbitant shipping costs to dissuade US customers

Due to the end of de minimis exemptions for goods from China and Hong Kong, online shoppers in the U.S. are facing high customs duties and import taxes on products, leading some sellers to implement exorbitant shipping fees to discourage American buyers. Sellers on platforms like eBay are charging disproportionately high delivery costs for items, such as a $320 camera lens with a $2,000 shipping fee to the U.S. The confusion around tariffs and import taxes is impacting tech goods, with some buyers facing unexpected charges on their purchases. Post offices and shipping companies are working to update their systems to accommodate the new rules, but the process remains complex for both sellers and buyers.