May 2 Tariffs & De Minimis Explained: What Ecommerce Sellers Need to Know
5 videos • 12 views • by Zonos Major changes to U.S. tariffs and de minimis thresholds are coming May 2—and they could directly impact ecommerce businesses sourcing from China. This playlist breaks down what’s changing, how it affects your cross-border shipments, and what your options are. You’ll learn: What the de minimis loophole is—and why it’s closing for Chinese-made goods How some merchants are responding (from fraud to legal workarounds) The risks of undervaluing goods and using DDP shipping with shady agents Creative, compliant strategies like leveraging postal exemptions or U.S.-based 3PLs Why some sellers are pausing China POs altogether How enforcement is tightening—and how one tweet can spark an audit If you import from China or rely on low-value shipments, this is essential watching. Get ahead of the curve and protect your margins before May 2.