US small parcels loophole set to close, pushing up prices at Shein and Temu

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The de minimis exemption was key to the huge growth of sales seen by the Chinese online retailers.

Packages that arrive in the US under the exemption are inspected in the same way as other goods, including being checked for illegal substances.

In the 21st Century, it allowed retailers to ship packages worth less than $800 to US customers without having to pay duties or taxes.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomAustraliaChinaHong KongMexico

Topics: Retailers Temu Illegal Exemption Goods Border Chinese Taxes Packages Shein

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Published On: 2025-05-01 @ 23:01:46 (22 hours ago)

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