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US ends de minimis exemption, raising Shein import costs and prices
The Reuters segment discusses the winding down of ultra-cheap Shein shopping due to the end of the US de minimis exemption allowing duty-free entry for packages under $800. It explains how Shein’s direct-from-China model benefited from the rule and now faces tariffs and higher customs costs. Europe is also tightening scrutiny on low-value parcels. The piece notes that fast fashion will continue but $3 items will become noticeably more expensive for consumers.
Source: Reuters
