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Argentine Buyers Exploit Refund Loopholes on Chinese E-Tailers Facing New Sanctions

Relaxed import limits alongside soaring prices drive Argentines to overseas marketplaces, exposing refund loopholes, triggering fresh global sanctions over labor and safety

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Overview

  • Argentine shoppers exploit Shein’s refund policy to claim full reimbursements even when delayed or incomplete orders eventually arrive.
  • Relaxed import rules have boosted cross-border ecommerce, with monthly purchase limits rising from USD 1,000 to 3,000 and duty-free thresholds to USD 400.
  • AliExpress leads the market, outpacing Shein and Temu by offering the widest product range at lower prices despite extended shipping times.
  • France fined Shein €40 million and the EU is weighing tariffs on Chinese e-tailers after South Korean tests found toxic heavy metals in children’s garments.
  • Shein’s on-demand manufacturing has drawn labor scrutiny after BBC reports revealed 75-hour workweeks and experts warn fast fashion emissions exceed international shipping.