If you regularly shop with companies like SHEIN or Amazon, you might want to brace yourself: starting May 2nd, your packages could become significantly more expensive—and slower to arrive.
That’s because the de minimis trade loophole, which currently allows imported packages valued under $800 to bypass most customs duties and inspections, is expected to change. Once this exemption expires, these low-cost imports may face new tariffs and delays.
As explained by @bellascreditcorner, under the proposed adjustments, shipments could be subject to a flat duty—either 30% of the item’s value or $25 per item, rising to $50 per item on June 1st. These changes could drastically affect the cost of fast fashion, beauty products, and other direct-from-China purchases.
Some companies, like @cscrubswholesale, have already responded. They’ve announced they won’t raise prices for customers and will instead negotiate it into their costs.
Should other brands do the same? Negotiate the costs with their manufacturers? Absorb the rising as a business owner? or should it fall on consumers?
