Lara GuevaraSupply Chain expert (Product and Service)

De Minimis Is Gone: Why Small Restock Shipments Now Get Stuck at Customs

19 Oct 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief teaser, Lara Guevara alerts e‑commerce sellers that the recent elimination of the de minimis customs exemption means even the tiniest restock parcels can now be held up at customs due to new paperwork requirements. She explains that this change can cause unexpected stock‑outs—not because demand spiked, but because shipments are delayed. Guevara promises a detailed walkthrough of what documents to prepare and how to avoid customs holdups in a full video releasing Thursday.

Last week I talked about the moment your best seller sells out. This week I want to show you something that can cause that same stock out for a totally different reason. Not because customers bought too much, because a parcel got stuck at customs. The mini-miss is gone, which means even your smallest restock shipments now read paperwork they never used to need. I'll show you exactly what to check before your next shipment goes out. Full breakdown on Thursday.