US President Donald Trump has suspended the country’s special rules for “de minimis” merchandise imports from China and Hong Kong, effective February 4. The term, meaning “too small to matter,” refers to small packages shipped directly to consumers without going through warehouses or distribution hubs, avoiding customs declarations and tariffs. Despite being small, these packages have been shipped in large quantities, sparking concerns about the closure of a significant tariff loophole.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-07/de-minimis-why-trump-is-targeting-tariff-exemption-how-it-affects-shein-temu