No-tariff shipments popular with Shein, Temu hit U.S. customs speedbump

A crackdown by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on customs brokers that handle inexpensive online orders from companies like Shein and Temu is expected to cause delivery delays and bottlenecks. The agency has suspended multiple brokers from an expedited clearance program for duty-free, direct-to-consumer imports due to concerns about contraband entering the country. The crackdown includes increased inspections of packages at U.S. airports and reviews of electronic information submissions by customs brokers. The move comes as over 1 billion packages are forecasted to arrive in the U.S., driven by consumer demand for fast-fashion made in China.