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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 37 MIN

[ROUNDUP]: The End of De Minimis: What does it mean for E-Commerce?

from Simply Trade · host Global Training Center

Welcome Back Trade Professionals, to another Simply Trade News Round Up! Today's hot topic: De Minimis. On May 2nd, De Minimis will no longer apply to goods imported from china and hong kong. We've invited E-commerce Expert, Marianne Rowden to break down the complexities of what it means for customs, international trade, and YOU -- the consumer. Main Points/Takeaways: E-commerce and De Minimis Overview: - E-commerce represents the "democratization of global trade" - De minimis allows low-value shipments to enter countries with reduced customs processing - Historical threshold progression: $1 (1930s) → $5 → $200 → $800 (2016) Key Changes and Implications: - As of May 2, significant changes to de minimis rules are happening - China's low-cost shipments through de minimis will be significantly impacted - CBP currently processes 4 million de minimis shipments daily (up from 1 million in 2018) Standout Insights: - E-commerce flipped traditional trade model by allowing buyers to find sellers easily - Trade's biggest barrier is complexity of importing/exporting - COVID-19 dramatically accelerated e-commerce adoption Notable Quote: "E-commerce represented the democratization of global trade. It allowed small and medium sized companies to sell their products around the world." - Marianne Rowden Strategic Considerations: - Businesses need to understand evolving cross-border shipping regulations - Cost-benefit analysis of customs processing is needed - Postal and direct-to-consumer shipping channels are changing Potential Future Actions: - CBP likely to issue interim final rule in June/July - More scrutiny on international low-value shipments expected #Ecommerce #GlobalTrade #DeMinimis #TradePolicy #InternationalBusiness #CBP #OnlineShopping Connect with our Expert: Marianne Rowden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-rowden-43456110/  Website: https://www.emtc.org/  Other Articles/Sources Mentioned: Join EMTC's Open Forum on Tariffs In the midst of all this chaos, education is your best ally. Access Exclusive Resources Here ⏬ Recommended Resources: Check out these courses we offer here at GTC! 👀🌎 📩Importing https://globaltrainingcenter.com/importing-procedures/  😵‍💫Tariff Classification https://globaltrainingcenter.com/tariff-classification/  🗺️Country of Origin https://globaltrainingcenter.com/country-of-origin/  👓🧠Surround yourself with other trade professionals: Join our Trade Geeks Community!  https://globaltrainingcenter.com/trade-geeks/    Connect with Simply Trade Podcast: - Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmyGU5foKm4aFlpo7Oms4g - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast/  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  - Website: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast/     Connect with Simply Trade Podcast: - Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmyGU5foKm4aFlpo7Oms4g - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast/  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  - Website: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast/   Credits: Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Co-Producer/Editor: Mara Marquez  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramarquez85/ Host: Annik Sobing  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/    Contact Us/ Suggest Topics Contact: [email protected]

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Welcome Back Trade Professionals, to another Simply Trade News Round Up! Today's hot topic: De Minimis. On May 2nd, De Minimis will no longer apply to goods imported from china and hong kong. We've invited E-commerce Expert, Marianne Rowden to break down the complexities of what it means for customs, international trade, and YOU -- the consumer. Main Points/Takeaways: E-commerce and De Minimis Overview:- E-commerce represents the "democratization of global trade"- De minimis allows low-value shipments to enter countries with reduced customs processing- Historical threshold progression: $1 (1930s) → $5 → $200 → $800 (2016) Key Changes and Implications:- As of May 2, significant changes to de minimis rules are happening- China's low-cost shipments through de minimis will be significantly impacted- CBP currently processes 4 million de minimis shipments daily (up from 1 million in 2018) Standout Insights:- E-commerce flipped traditional trade model by allowing buyers to find sellers easily- Trade's biggest barrier is complexity of importing/exporting- COVID-19 dramatically accelerated e-commerce adoption Notable Quote:"E-commerce represented the democratization of global trade. It allowed small and medium sized companies to sell their products around the world." - Marianne Rowden Strategic Considerations:- Businesses need to understand evolving cross-border shipping regulations- Cost-benefit analysis of customs processing is needed- Postal and direct-to-consumer shipping channels are changing Potential Future Actions:- CBP likely to issue interim final rule in June/July- More scrutiny on international low-value shipments expected #Ecommerce #GlobalTrade #DeMinimis #TradePolicy #InternationalBusiness #CBP #OnlineShopping Connect with our Expert:Marianne RowdenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-rowden-43456110/  Website: https://www.emtc.org/  Other Articles/Sources Mentioned: Join EMTC's Open Forum on TariffsIn the midst of all this chaos, education is your best ally. Access Exclusive Resources Here ⏬ Recommended Resources: Check out these courses we offer here at GTC! 👀🌎 📩Importing https://globaltrainingcenter.com/importing-procedures/  😵‍💫Tariff Classification https://globaltrainingcenter.com/tariff-classification/  🗺️Country of Origin https://globaltrainingcenter.com/country-of-origin/ 👓🧠Surround yourself with other trade professionals: Join our Trade Geeks Community!  https://globaltrainingcenter.com/trade-geeks/    Connect with Simply Trade Podcast: - Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmyGU5foKm4aFlpo7Oms4g - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast/  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  - Website: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast/     Connect with Simply Trade Podcast: - Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmyGU5foKm4aFlpo7Oms4g - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast/  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  - Website: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast/   Credits: Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Co-Producer/Editor: Mara Marquez  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramarquez85/ Host: Annik Sobing  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/    Contact Us/ Suggest Topics Contact: [email protected]

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