China, De Minimis

What Closing the De Minimis Tariff Loophole for US Imports from China Means
A Latin term that’s been little-known outside the world of customs brokers has suddenly become the stuff of headlines. Along with imposing new 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports as of Feb. 4, US President Donald Trump suspended his country’s special rules for “de minimis” merchandise from China and Hong Kong.
'De minimis': the trade perk Trump ended as part of China tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump this week shut a trade loophole that has been used to ship low-value packages duty-free from China, the "de minimis" exemption on import tariffs. Trump's halt to Section 321 de minimis is part of his implementation of an additional 10% tariff on China and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico,
U.S. Ends De Minimis Trade Exemption for China
What Is the De Minimis Rule? The de minimis rule, derived from a Latin term meaning “trifling” or “of little importance,” was first introduced in the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930. It allows small-value goods to enter the United States duty-free and with minimal customs inspection.
Trump closed a China loophole. Shein and Temu were already prepared.
Shein and Temu shifted more of their orders to be fulfilled in the US ahead of de minimis changes.
Why Trump Is Closing a Trade Exemption for China
Here’s how to understand de minimis and how it turbocharged bargain platforms Shein and Temu.
U.S. "De Minimis" Exemption One of the Highest in the World
This chart shows countries applying a "de minimis" exception of taxes and/or duties* for incoming shipments of smaller value.
Trump's de minimis cancellation is bad news for Temu, but worse for Shein
The Trump administration move to stop low-cost imports entering the U.S. tariff-free is likely to hit fast fashion retailer ...
Trump’s tariffs on China bite US bargain-hunting online shoppers
American shoppers must now pay duties for small-value direct-from-China orders. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Trump Took on De Minimis. But Will It Stick?
The president's executive order exacted new duties on China, and prevents the country's omnipresent e-commerce players from ...
U.S. Postal Service Reverses Decision to Halt Parcel Service From China
The reversal reflects the challenge that shipping and delivery companies will face as a result of President Trump’s executive ...
De Minimis Ballooned This Chinese Market’s Exports - Now That’s Changing
President Trump moved to close a loophole that has fuelled a boom in cheap goods being shipped from China to the U.S. WSJ’s ...
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Will All Your Packages From China Now Have a $30 Surcharge?
Now, direct-to-consumer packages worth less than $800 will be subjected to CBP’s “formal entry” process, meaning that they’ll ...
Trump's Tariffs Require Customs Agents To Check All Mail from China
Eliminating tariff exemptions will increase import delivery times and make direct-to-consumer goods more expensive.
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China no longer has a de minimis trade exemption. What is it?
The trade loophole is meant to ease small-scale sales — but critics say it's been abused and gives Chinese firms an unfair ...
The whiplash from the US Postal Service suggests everyone is trying to figure out how to handle Trump's new China tariffs
In a matter of hours, USPS suspended and then resumed accepting packages from China and Hong Kong after Trump's tariffs went ...