Shein, Temu -Shoppers could still be affected after USPS revering

On February 6, 2025By Littum

Buyers awaiting packages from popular retailers like Shein and Temu can still expect their packages after the US postal service turned its quick break on packages from China and Hong Kong on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Saturday implementation of tariffs in Mexico, Canada and China. Part of these orders was to stop ”they minimis“A trade exemption that allows low value packages to arrive duty free from China and other countries.

When the USPS announced on Tuesday that it was suspended to accept packages from China and Hong Kong positions, questions arose as to whether it was related to the end of the minimis. Even now that the USPS has announced that it continues to accept packages, Shein and Temu shoppers could still be affected. Here’s what to know:

What is ‘the minimis’ and what does it have to do with Temu and Shein?

The minimis exemption refers to section 321 of the Customs Act of 1930 and allows the Secretary of State to waive some duties or fees where it is more impractical to charge the tax than the revenue would actually be worth.

In other words, it is a trade target that allows for low value goods to be sent to the country’s duty free.

Almost half of all packages with the minimis exceptions come from China, and more than 30% of all daily packages sent under the minimis are from Temu and Shein, reported Reuters.

With Trump’s order to remove the exemption, Temu and Shein customers could see higher prices and longer shipping speeds, experts told Reuters.

Shein and Temu did not respond to USA Today’s request for comment.

USPS LIFTING PAUSE LAST IN ALRURRY OF CARROSE MOVERS

Trump’s customs orders, signed on Saturday for China, Mexico and Canada, were scheduled to come into force on Tuesday.

Then he paused the 25% duty on Mexican and Canadian goods after conversations with the countries’ leaders President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who agreed to help with border security.

But 10% duties on Chinese goods came into force on Tuesday morning. Shortly after, China’s Finance Ministry announced that it would start to introduce targeted 15% tariff rates for US coal and 10% for crude oil, agricultural equipment and some cars. Trump told journalists on Tuesday, “that’s fine,” and he wasn’t in time talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Contributing: Reuters

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