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Temu & Shein’s Tariff Workaround: Will the First Sale Rule Hold Up?

Temu and Shein may use the First Sale Rule to lower U.S. tariffs, paying duties on the cost of goods instead of retail prices. However, this approach is untested for DTC ecommerce, and U.S. Customs (CBP) could challenge its validity.

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Kate O'Rourke Kate O'Rourke

USPS Confirms Continued Acceptance of Inbound Mail & Packages from China and Hong Kong

Effective February 5, 2025, the Postal Service will continue accepting all international inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong Posts.

Effective February 5, 2025, the Postal Service will continue accepting all international inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong Posts. The USPS and Customs and Border Protection are working closely together to implement an efficient collection mechanism for the new China tariffs to ensure the least disruption to package delivery.

Source: https://postalpro.usps.com/node/13832

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