Why the End of De Minimis Redefines U.S. Retail Logistics—and Makes Staci Americas the Smartest Partner for the Shift

The removal of de minimis benefits in U.S. trade is reshaping the way retailers approach fulfillment. Without the exemption, every inbound package from abroad is now subject to customs clearance, duties, and additional handling — slowing delivery times, raising costs, and complicating the customer experience.

At Staci Americas, we help retailers turn this challenge into an opportunity by building smarter, faster, and more resilient U.S.-based logistics strategies. 

Onshoring as a Necessity, Not a Choice

With the de minimis exemption gone, offshore direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping is no longer the fast, affordable option it once was. Retailers now face customs delays, import tariffs, and unpredictable processing times that can hurt delivery speed and customer satisfaction. Onshoring fulfillment — storing and shipping products from within the United States — has become essential for brands looking to protect profit margins and maintain loyalty.

💡Staci Americas helps retailers adapt to this new reality with solutions that:

• Bypass Customs Delays: Store inventory in the U.S. to avoid overseas clearance bottlenecks.
• Lower Per-Order Costs: Reduce the added expense of duties and international shipping fees.
• Preserve Delivery Speed: Keep the fast shipping customers expect — without border slowdowns.

With proven expertise in transitioning brands from offshore to onshore fulfillment, Staci Americas ensures retailers maintain both speed and profitability in a post–de minimis market.

Warehousing Where Customers Are

In modern retail logistics, inventory proximity is a decisive competitive advantage. The closer your products are to customers, the faster and more affordably you can deliver them — a critical edge when offshore shipping can add days or even weeks to delivery timelines.

🌐 Staci Americas’ nationwide network of U.S. fulfillment centers empowers retailers to:

• Cut Delivery Times: Ship from strategically located domestic campuses for 1–2 day ground delivery.
• Avoid Customs Bottlenecks: Keep orders flowing without the delays of international border clearance.
• Stay Competitive on Shipping Costs: Reduce last-mile delivery distances and lower zone-based carrier rates.

🟢 With 16 fulfillment centers across 8 U.S. campuses — backed by a global network spanning 9 countries — Staci Americas delivers the geographic reach, operational flexibility, and speed retailers need to meet demand wherever it emerges.