US EditionNo De Minimis Jolt Yet on Footwear, But Shein and Temu Could See Profound Impacts
Ending the $800 tariff exemption aims to prevent counterfeit imports and protect U.S. jobs; 1.4 billion shipments were previously exempt, CBP data shows.
- The U.S. administration is ending the 'de minimis' import tax exemption on August 29, 2025, requiring import duties on most shipments valued below $800.
- This policy change follows President Trump's executive order signed last month to end the decades-old rule dating to 1938, which allowed low-value packages to enter duty-free.
- The exemption's end affects over 1.4 billion shipments worth $64.6 billion that arrived duty-free in 2024, with about 73% originating from China and involving retailers like Shein, Temu, Etsy, and eBay.
- Stocks of major platforms fell sharply—Etsy shares dropped 14% over five sessions and eBay 6%—while experts noted consumers may face price increases ranging from 24% to 60% depending on product and origin.
- The change may raise retail prices, disrupt logistics, and disproportionately impact lower-income consumers and small businesses, though economists expect only limited broader macroeconomic effects.
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Explainer: What the End of the ‘De Minimis’ Duty-Free Parcel Rule Means
The Trump administration has ended duty-free treatment for parcels valued at less than $800, closing the “de minimis” exemption that for decades allowed small packages to enter the United States without tariffs. The change, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 29, means all global parcel imports will now be subject to standard U.S. customs duties regardless of value or origin. Gifts worth less than $100 sent by individuals remain exempt. Politicians …
What the end of ‘de minimis’ means for online shoppers
For nearly nine decades, an import tax exception allowed low-value packages to enter the U.S. without duties attached. The rule has let American consumers access loads of cheap foreign goods from online retailers. That all changed Friday when the rule known as de minimis was suspended in accordance with an executive order President Trump signed last month. All shipments into the U.S. will be subject to an import tax ranging from $80 to $200 for …
Etsy, eBay, and Shein reel as ‘de minimis’ tariff exemption ends, adding hefty charges
The end of the U.S. de minimis tariff exemption marks a major shift for both consumers and retailers, particularly those involved in cross-border e-commerce. Consumers who have grown accustomed to buying goods under $800 from major international platforms like Shein, Temu, and overseas sellers on Amazon, Etsy, or eBay will now face unexpected import charges—sometimes a flat duty of $80 to $200, or rates ranging from 10% to 50% of the parcel’s va…
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