The end of de minimis raised prices at Shein and Temu
Shein and Temu raised U.S. prices after the end of the de minimis rule, which previously allowed duty-free shipping on packages under $800. Shein's U.S. revenue fell 14% in Q1 2026, while costs rose due to tariffs and customs changes. Temu shifted to U.S. warehouses and local sellers. The Supreme Court's ruling did not reinstate the duty-free rule.




