EU applies €3 customs fee to low-value imports from outside bloc
The policy, which takes effect from today (1 July), replaces the previous exemption from customs duties for such goods and…
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Half of UK shoppers want laws to stop ultra-cheap goods flooding the market
Consumers have voted for a level-playing field as competition from ultra-cheap ecommerce players continues to intensify, the latest research from the Retail…
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Would ending the De Minimis exemption help or harm UK fashion?
Last week, the UK government’s consultation on its review of the rule, often referred to as “de minimis” rules, closed,…
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Shein, Temu expected to be hit by EU ‘temporary’ €3 duty on small parcels
This charge will apply to each separate item in a consignment according to its tariff classification. It will stay in…
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UK may delay plans to scrap De Minimis
The “de minimis” rule in the UK means that overseas retailers do not have to pay import duties on shipments…
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Trump urged to retain de minimis loophole ban for US textile sector
In a joint letter which is co-signed by several business, law enforcement and fentanyl victims groups, the groups state the…
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UK retail races to adapt to end of de minimis as tariff searches rise
UK Google Trends data, covering the period from 15 to 29 August 2025 saw a surge in Trump tariff keyword…
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Week in Review: De Minimis closure intensifies fashion supply chains chaos
We knew the ending of De Minimis would have big implications for the likes of Shein and Temu which have…
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US textile sector praises end of de minimis exemption for all countries
This policy change to end de minimis, which came into effect on 29 August 2025, was enacted through an executive…
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UK-US de minimis shipments ends with ‘ramifications’ for fashion sector
All de minimis exemption exports of goods (valued under $800) to the US will end today (29 August), including from…
