Sept. 5, 2024
Sites like Shein and Temu are bypassing safety inspections, here's why lawmakers are concerned

The player is loading ...

Companies like Shein and Temu can avoid customs inspections if what's being shipped costs less than $800 and is sent directly to the consumer. It's called the De Minimus Threshold, a loophole which lawmakers say allows foreign companies to exploit American policy. WRAL's Chris Lovingood shares why this is dangerous to consumers and the bipartisan effort to protect them.