News / New US de minimus rules not the main threat to ecommerce traffic

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New de minimis proposals in the US could spark fears of reduced air cargo demand, but it is complex data requirements that will prove the biggest hurdle for the global ecommerce market. 

On Friday, the White House said: “The Biden-Harris administration is taking new actions to… address the significant increased abuse of the de minimis exemption, in particular China-founded e-commerce platforms, and strengthening efforts to target and block shipments that violate US laws.” 

The de minimis rule allows shipments valued at $800 ...