The End of the De Minimis Exception
With the U.S. ending the de minimis exemption for duty-free imports from China and Hong Kong, the days of bypassing customs duties on low-value shipments are over.
What does this mean for platforms like Shein, Temu, and every e-commerce brand relying on foreign fulfillment? A dramatic increase in costs, delays, and operational complexity. But for agile supply chain leaders, this policy shift is also an opportunity to build more resilient, cost-optimized networks.
Navigate Tariff Turbulence with Strategic Network Design
Global supply chains are under siege. From rising tariffs to trade wars and geopolitical instability, international businesses are navigating a maze of new costs, delays, and disruptions.