Shein prospects have been fuming on the social media platform, TikTok about their orders not arriving on time.
In keeping with The Citizen, the delay in orders arriving on time is because of a flight delay.
COULD TRUMP’S 145% HIKED DUTIES ON CHINESE GOODS THE CAUSE?
The President of the USA of America (USA) Donald Trump hiked duties on Chinese language items to 145%, which turned efficient on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
Nonetheless, the excellent news is that Trump’s hiked duties may not have an effect on orders shipped from China to South Africa.
The 145% tariff hike is on items exported from China to the US whereas South Africa has its personal commerce agreements and laws.
SHEIN AND SARS
It’s alleged that the implementation of import tax could be the explanation for the delay. SARS not too long ago discovered that Shein prospects don’t pay the required customs duties when ordering internationally, reported The Citizen.
In September 2024, the taxman launched VAT, including to the present 20% flat price customs.
Slant Analysis, a Cape City-based analysis and analytics firm that makes use of knowledge from non-traditional sources made a report on SHEIN.
The analysis firm collected knowledge from a few of Shein’s supply firms, Buffalo Worldwide and Meili Logistics.
The report revealed that the supply firms additionally facilitate import obligation and VAT funds on Shein orders.
“It’s clear that Shein didn’t obtain the identical stage of market share on the finish of 2024 (November, Black Friday) because it did on the finish of 2023,” stated Slant Analysis.
The brand new tariff coverage launched in 2024 might need additionally added to SHEIN’s market drop.
CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS
Listed below are some complaints from Shein prospects on TikTok:
Prosperity Ngobeni stated: It’s been 3 weeks.
Sumea Aisha Mabusela commented: They don’t choose up calls if you find yourself calling. They ignore WhatsApp, emails are worse.
Buhle.nkonzo stated: Since 30 March what can we do?
Did you order from Shein and has your order arrived or you might be nonetheless ready? in case you are ready how lengthy has it been?
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