The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has intensified its scrutiny of T86 clearance procedures, responding to a significant rise in e-commerce imports from China and India. The agency recently suspended the qualifications of several customs brokers accused of failing to comply with import regulations, highlighting concerns about the misclassification and undervaluation of goods. Since the duty-free threshold for individual imports was raised to $800 in 2016, platforms like TEMU and SHEIN have driven a surge in low-value shipments to the U.S. This increase has overwhelmed CBP’s capacity to identify suspicious packages, leading to stricter enforcement measures. CBP Acting Commissioner ...

US T86 Customs Clearance Halted for 90 Days: Fully Managed Sellers in Trouble?! It has been reported that SEKO Logistics will be suspended from using the US T86 customs clearance for 90 days starting May 27. SEKO has received a notice from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) to halt their participation in Type 86 entries. The suspension will last until at least August 24, 2024. During this period, SEKO cannot submit Type 86 entries on behalf of their clients. This news has raised concerns among businesses using fully managed platforms such as Temu and Shein. What’s T86? ...

Starting on May 17, Temu merchants launched a series of complaints and protests against the lines. Across social media platforms such as WeChat Moments, Temu groups, and Xiaohongshu, angry merchants sought channels for redress, even protests with banners in front of the headquarters, creating a tense atmosphere. Shocking Fines In April, Temu significantly increased fines for merchants, often without clear explanations. Merchants reported that the penalties were entirely at the platform’s discretion, and no detailed breakdowns were provided. Fines could be related to shipping times, after-sales service, or unreasonable customer demands. In short, all merchants had to bear these fines. ...

South Korean authorities are investigating collecting and using personal data by Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms, including AliExpress and Temu. According to the report, the Personal Information Protection Commission under the Prime Minister of South Korea is conducting a questionnaire survey to understand the policies of these e-commerce platforms in handling personal data, the process of obtaining customer consent, whether the data is stored within China, and whether it is transferred to third countries. The authorities will demand corrections and fines if violations are found after the investigation. South Korean statistics show that as of March 2024, AliExpress and Temu have ...

From January to February 2024, China’s General Administration of Customs reported a significant 39.8% year-on-year surge in exports, totalling 846.9 billion yuan. This growth rate, uncommon in the previous two years, underscores China’s dominance as the world’s leading exporter of furniture products. Data from Chinese Customs reveals that in 2023, the export value of Chinese home furniture soared to 1.04 trillion yuan, marking the third consecutive year surpassing the trillion yuan mark in exports. Breaking it down by destination, the top four markets for Chinese furniture exports in 2023 were the United States, the European Union, Japan, and the United ...

According to the Washington Post, on April 23 local time (morning of April 24 Beijing time), the U.S. Senate passed the “sell or ban” bill targeting TikTok, which has received explicit support from the current U.S. President Biden. He will sign this bill into law. Under the bill, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is given one year to find a buyer for the app. If the transaction is not completed within the stipulated time, TikTok will face serious consequences, including being removed from U.S. app stores and banned by web hosting companies. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in ...