The end of the U.S. de minimis exemption is forcing a big change in how eCommerce brands ship and store inventory. For years, individual parcels could enter the U.S. duty-free, but not anymore. Now, more sellers are turning to bulk importing and 3PL fulfillment to save money, move…
For a while, Temu and Shein seemed unstoppable. Lightning-fast growth. Rock-bottom prices. Checkout pages filled with $3 crop tops and quirky accessories no one actually needed. But now, a fast fashion slowdown is starting to shift how shoppers browse and where they buy. But now? The shine is…
If you’ve ever wondered how a $4 phone case gets shipped from China to your customer’s doorstep faster than you can restock packing tape—welcome to the magic of de minimis. It’s a fancy trade term for a simple rule: if a product is worth less than $800 and…