The End of Duty-Free Imports: What Our US Customers Need to Know
For years, the US de minimis rule has been the backbone of cross-border e-commerce and just-in-time fulfilment. What will happen now that it has been eliminated?
Kowide Outdoors is a bespoke backpack and technical outerwear manufacturer with our factory in Vietnam near Ho Chi Minh City. With over 50 years of experience manufacturing products for clients worldwide, we have navigated shifting trade winds before, and right now, there's a significant one on the horizon that directly affects our US-based brand partners.
Trade Winds Shift: What the U.S.–China Tariff Truce Means for Backpack & Outerwear Brands
What the U.S.–China Tariff Truce Means for Backpack & Outerwear Brands. At the end of October 2025, U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi met, marking a significant — if temporary — turning point in global trade tensions.
Time to Move Manufacturing to Vietnam
Benefits of manufacturing in Vietnam
Update 2025.07.06:
Here’s where things stand as of late 06 July 2025:
In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Vietnam. This latest deal will impose a 20 percent duty along with a 40 percent levy on goods deemed to be transshipped.