A Latin term that’s been little-known outside the world of customs brokers has suddenly become the stuff of headlines. Along ...

What Is the De Minimis Rule? The de minimis rule, derived from a Latin term meaning “trifling” or “of little importance,” was first introduced in the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930. It allows small-value ...

The trade loophole is meant to ease small-scale sales — but critics say it's been abused and gives Chinese firms an unfair advantage.

Eliminating tariff exemptions will increase import delivery times and make direct-to-consumer goods more expensive.

The shutdown of the de minimis trade loophole by the Trump administration will lead to higher prices for American consumers ...

President Trump’s order imposing additional tariffs on China this week also suspended a popular trade exemption known as the de minimis provision that has let bargain platforms such as Shein and Temu ...

Freight forwarder DSV is not expecting US changes to de minimis rules to result in changes to the e-commerce market out of ...

The closure of the de minimis loophole by the U.S. affects consumers buying low-cost items from China, disproportionately impacting lower-income and minority communities. Economists predict a $10.9 ...

Matthew Cannon's college-age daughter forwarded him a request from delivery company DHL asking for duties and fees of $45.19 ...

Americans love Shein, Temu and AliExpress for two reasons: cheap prices and fast shipping. President Trump's tariffs could ...

The Trump administration’s tariffs and restrictions on Chinese imports are already hurting businesses making everything from ...

The Chinese-owned e-commerce site promoted so-called “local” products on its website after President Trump imposed a 10% ...