Cross-border e-commerce is about to be fundamentally reshaped.
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.
In this whitepaper, you’ll discover:
✅How network design can model tariff impacts and simulate alternative fulfillment strategies
✅ A case study of a U.S. footwear brand rethinking its supply chain post-de minimis
✅ The strategic advantage of creating a digital twin of your network to test routing, packaging, and warehousing decisions
✅ How scenario modeling with tools like Optiflow can turn regulatory shocks into competitive advantages
Why it matters now:
Starting May 2025, all shipments from China and Hong Kong—regardless of value—are subject to U.S. customs duties and formal clearance. This regulatory change will disrupt billions in low-cost e-commerce imports and force a strategic reckoning for global sellers.
What you’ll learn:
Build a baseline supply chain model with full tariff and customs cost visibility Run “what-if” simulations to test sourcing, packaging, and distribution strategies Identify new fulfillment hubs in tariff-favorable countries like Mexico Design lower-cost, higher-resilience networks—even with increased overhead Quantify landed cost differences across scenarios to maintain margins and service levels
Who should read this?
Key takeaway:
The end of de minimis is not the end of cross-border e-commerce—but it is the end of business as usual.
With the right tools and foresight, companies can pivot smartly—turning policy risk into operational advantage and unlocking cost savings in unexpected places.
Download the full whitepaper now and explore how your supply chain can evolve for a post-de minimis world.
