The Death of “De Minimis”: Why Millions of Online Orders Will Now Face U.S. Customs Duties
30 Aug 2025 4 minute read 2 comments FKlivestolearn
Platforms like Shein and Temu thrived on the $800 loophole—now, every package faces duties and tighter customs checks. Starting today, a long-standing feature of U.S. trade policy—the “de minimis” exemption—comes to an end. For decades, Americans cou...