Impact of Trump ending de minimis duty-free exception for China

President Trump has ended the de minimis duty-free exception for China, impacting bargain sites like Shein and Temu. De minimis allowed tax-free shipments from China to the U.S., but this has now changed due to an executive order. The effects are expected to be significant, affecting most cargo entering the U.S.

President Trump's Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico Targeting De Minimis Provision

President Donald Trump's tariffs target a trade provision allowing duty-free shipments of packages worth less than $800, affecting online retailers like Temu and Shein. The de minimis provision, in place since the 1930s, has been criticized for enabling Chinese e-commerce companies to undercut competitors. Amazon, eBay, and Etsy may benefit from the clampdown on the loophole.