Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

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Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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<li>Biden Administration rule would make "de minimis" items subject to tariffs</li>
<li>Besides adding to landed cost of those items, reporting requirements would rise</li>
<li>In addition, US/EU governments launch probes of SHEIN/Temu product safety</li>
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Biden Administration rule would make "de minimis" items subject to tariffs
Besides adding to landed cost of those items, reporting requirements would rise
In addition, US/EU governments launch probes of SHEIN/Temu product safety


SHEIN and Temu: New Rule Could Crush "De Minimis" Imports | New Front In "War"  Vs DTC Platforms

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<li>Draconian 'de minimis' reform proposal in the US has bipartisan support</li>
<li>In Q224 results, rampant signs of a Chinese X-border retail slowdown</li>
<li>Other news: plastics laws, new Amazon threat, SHEIN sustainability initiatives</li>
</ul>


Draconian 'de minimis' reform proposal in the US has bipartisan support
In Q224 results, rampant signs of a Chinese X-border retail slowdown
Other news: plastics laws, new Amazon threat, SHEIN sustainability initiatives


SHEIN & Temu Updates: 'De Minimis' Threat | Chinese X-Border Slowdown | Plastics! | AMZN Project?

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Several US customs brokers have been suspended under new, tighter rules</li>
<li>The new rules could make 'de minimis' imports slightly more difficult</li>
<li>Whether it lists in London or NYC, additional rule changes could threaten SHEIN</li>
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Several US customs brokers have been suspended under new, tighter rules
The new rules could make 'de minimis' imports slightly more difficult
Whether it lists in London or NYC, additional rule changes could threaten SHEIN


SHEIN: Several US Customs Broker Suspensions Tied to Tighter 'de Minimis' Rules

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>CaiNiao's Q2FY Y/Y revenue growth moderated to just +8%, and EBITA declined by -94% Y/Y</li>
<li>We believe X-border volume remains strong, but X-border price has plummeted</li>
<li>Considering CaiNiao's &amp; Alibaba's Q2FY results, unclear who makes money in X-border</li>
</ul>


CaiNiao's Q2FY Y/Y revenue growth moderated to just +8%, and EBITA declined by -94% Y/Y
We believe X-border volume remains strong, but X-border price has plummeted
Considering CaiNiao's &amp; Alibaba's Q2FY results, unclear who makes money in X-border


CaiNiao Q2FY: Pressure on Profitability Has Intensified | X-Border Competition the Likely Culprit

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<li>EU, like the US, is considering lowering "de minimis" import threshold, soon</li>
<li>Lowering import value thresholds or raising reporting requirements could make SHEIN/Temu/AliExpress goods more expensive, and fulfillment more onerous</li>
<li>Threat of "de minimis" changes coming just as SHEIN reportedly seeks an IPO</li>
</ul>


EU, like the US, is considering lowering "de minimis" import threshold, soon
Lowering import value thresholds or raising reporting requirements could make SHEIN/Temu/AliExpress goods more expensive, and fulfillment more onerous
Threat of "de minimis" changes coming just as SHEIN reportedly seeks an IPO


SHEIN/Temu/AliExpress: As US Mulls Reforming "De Minimis" Rules, EU Could Take Similar Action

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Zoetop Business Co., Limited, doing business as SHEIN, operates as a fashion e-commerce platform. The Company focuses on women's wear, men's apparel, children's clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, and other fashion items. SHEIN serves clients worldwide.

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SHEIN (1895674D HK)

SHEIN and Temu: New Rule Could Crush "De Minimis" Imports | New Front In "War" Vs DTC Platforms

The Biden administration announced dramatic changes which could threaten SHEIN and Temu. Elsewhere, US & EU authorities launched efforts to test...

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SHEIN & Temu Updates: 'De Minimis' Threat | Chinese X-Border Slowdown | Plastics! | AMZN Project?

In this roundup of news related to China's direct-to-consumer retail platforms we cover: a new de minimis reform bill in the US, Q2's X-border...

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SHEIN: Several US Customs Broker Suspensions Tied to Tighter 'de Minimis' Rules

US Customs and Border Protection has tightened the rules under which SHEIN and Temu import cheap goods into the US. As a result, six US customs...

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CaiNiao Q2FY: Pressure on Profitability Has Intensified | X-Border Competition the Likely Culprit

Alibaba's September financial report showed weak results from its logistics affiliate CaiNiao. What insights into Chinese X-border retail can we...

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SHEIN/Temu/AliExpress: As US Mulls Reforming "De Minimis" Rules, EU Could Take Similar Action

It appears the EU has joined the US in preparing reforms to the "de minimis" rules that aid SHEIN and its peers by keeping direct-to-consumer...

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