The other reply is correct, they get crazy cheap shipping rates by sending small things. Like every Temu package costs taxpayers money to subsidize it
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DelightfullyDivisive@discuss.online 1 month agoWhat is the loophole that makes them profitable?
glimse@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Thekingoflorda@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I believe they are referencing the de minimis tax rule that exempts items below $800 from import tax.
wosat@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Trump did end the de minimis rule. The executive order was made April 2nd; the loophole closes May 2nd. cnbc.com/…/de-minimis-trade-loophole-to-end-may-2…