De Minimis Tariff Loophole Set to Close: Major Changes for Online Retailers Like Temu and Shein

In a significant regulatory shift coming this May, the United States government is poised to close a de minimis tariff loophole that has been instrumental in propelling the growth of e-commerce platforms such as Temu and Shein. This new measure is likely to pose challenges for many online retailers that have capitalized on the current tariff exemption that allows the import of goods valued under $800 without incurring customs duties.

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