Archive · 20 Jun 2025
US Tariffs Plunge China’s Small Parcel Exports by 40%
Imagine China selling lots of small packages to the US without paying much tax.
This ended in May when the US stopped a rule that allowed cheap packages to enter without tariffs.
Now, Chinese companies have to pay tariffs, which are like extra fees, making it harder to sell in the US.
Some companies are trying to adjust, but it's not easy.
Sales have dropped, and consumers might see higher prices.
Even though the US is buying less, China is still sending more small packages to other countries.
US tariff changes led to a 40% drop in Chinese small parcel exports to the US in May.
The 'de minimis' tariff exemption, allowing duty-free entry for packages under $800, ended May 2.
Chinese exporters face tariffs up to 54%, forcing them to restructure or leave the US market.
Major platforms like Shein and Temu saw double-digit drops in US sales after the new rules.
Despite the US decline, overall global small parcel exports from China rose 40%.
- Who
- Chinese exporters, US consumers, and companies like Shein and Temu.
- What
- US tariff changes caused a drop in Chinese small parcel exports.
- When
- May, after the 'de minimis' tariff exemption ended on May 2.
- Where
- United States and China.
- Why
- To curb Chinese e-commerce dominance and reduce imports, leading to higher tariffs.
Chinese Exporters
United States
Impact on Business
Chinese Exporters
The new tariffs and fees make it difficult to make a profit.
United States
The US is aiming to curb Chinese e-commerce dominance.
- Drop in US Exports
- 40% decrease in May
- De Minimis Exemption
- Ended May 2
- Maximum Tariff
- 54%
- Affected Platforms
- Shein, Temu
- Alternative Markets
- Belgium, South Korea, Hong Kong, Hungary