Does Temu Charge Customs & Import Duty? (2026)

As of 2026 Temu has shifted much of its US business toward local (US-based) sellers and warehouses, and orders fulfilled locally generally carry no import charge. For items still shipped directly from overseas, Temu typically shows estimated import charges at checkout. Which model applies depends on the specific item, so check whether an 'import charges' line appears before you pay.

Does Temu charge customs or import duty in 2026? With the $800 de minimis exemption gone for every country, cross-border packages now owe applicable US duty. Temu's answer is a bit different from most: it has leaned heavily into US-based sellers and local warehouses, so a lot of Temu orders now ship domestically with no import charge — while items still coming direct from China are dutiable. Here's how to tell which you're getting.

The one rule that applies to every retailer now: the $800 de minimis exemption is gone for all countries, so there is no longer a duty-free threshold. Typical Temu orders run about $30–$60 in home goods, electronics, and general merchandise, shipped from China (and a growing pool of US-based / local sellers). The real question isn’t whether duty is owed — it’s who collects it and when: at checkout (a duties-included price) or as a carrier bill on delivery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Temu charge import duty or customs in 2026?

It depends on where the item ships from. Temu has moved much of its catalog to US-based sellers and warehouses; those orders ship domestically and carry no import charge. Items still shipped directly from overseas are dutiable (the $800 de minimis exemption is gone), and Temu generally shows estimated import charges at checkout for them.

Why did some of my Temu orders have no customs charge?

Because they shipped from a US-based seller or warehouse — a domestic shipment, not an import, so no customs duty applies. Only items shipped directly from overseas trigger import duty now that de minimis has ended.

How much customs will I pay on a Temu order from China?

It depends on the product category and value. Expect the item's MFN base rate plus the 10% base reciprocal layer, and Section 301 duties on many Chinese goods. Put the value and product type into the calculator below for an estimate before you buy.

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