What’s the Latest
On April 2, President Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong, effective May 2 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
SEKO, in partnership with Customs City – provider of industry leading ecommerce compliance solutions – is working quickly to design and deploy DutyPay, a solution to help global brands mitigate rising U.S. import duties.
What to Know
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There remains a high level of uncertainty and open questions regarding the elimination of the de minimis exemption.
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It is important to carefully evaluate and prepare for how to respond to this new development and understand that options remain available.
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While details are still unfolding, SEKO and Customs City are actively developing a technology and service solution to reduce disruptions and minimize potential impact, allowing clients to continue shipping to customers globally.
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The wholistic solution – a “new Type 86” with duties entry service – combines Customs City’s technology and platform with SEKO’s expertise in logistics and clearance.
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Once launched, this partnership will provide an all-in-one solution allowing clients to calculate duties and taxes at the point of sale, identify and optimize the appropriate shipping option and ensure efficient and compliant clearance into the United States.
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Working with trusted partners who can help you navigate these changes will enable your supply chain to continue competing effectively.
SEKO’s Guidance
Our team is actively monitoring developments day-by-day, ensuring we have the latest information to guide our clients.
Take Action: We encourage you to reach out to your SEKO representative or email us at hello@sekologistics.com, with your questions and current challenges.
