The de minimis exemption is a critical tool in the e-commerce supply chain.

Under the provision, introduced nearly 100 years ago, companies are able to avoid duties and taxes for cross-border shipments under $800. In turn, companies in sectors like apparel and consumer goods have embraced the exemption to keep costs low and streamline product transportation.

However, the de minimis threshold could undergo change soon, especially given increased U.S. scrutiny of e-commerce goods coming from China and other parts of Asia. Against this backdrop, Supply Chain Dive has explored the exemption’s impact and what changes to it could mean for the e-commerce ecosystem.

Here are five in-depth articles that discuss how new de minimis-related regulations may impact the air cargo market, manufacturing operations and last-mile delivery volumes, as well as how supply chain managers can prepare.