Overview

• Temu has ceased shipping products directly from China to U.S. consumers, transitioning to a domestic fulfillment model with U.S.-based warehouses.
• The change follows the expiration of the de minimis duty exemption on May 2, which previously allowed duty-free imports of items valued under $800.
• Under President Trump’s new tariff regime, Chinese imports now face duties of up to 145%, with further increases scheduled by June 2025.
• Temu is actively recruiting U.S. sellers to join its platform, aiming to support local merchants and maintain competitive pricing for consumers.
• While U.S. shoppers avoid import charges on locally fulfilled items, the platform’s product selection has narrowed due to the operational pivot.