Seko Logistics tosses court case on de minimis program suspension

Seko Logistics has voluntarily dismissed its case against the U.S. over its temporary suspension from an import program for “de minimis” shipments, according to a filing Tuesday in the U.S. Court of International Trade.

The notice of dismissal did not elaborate on the decision by Seko, which moves more than 14 million parcels every month and serves e-commerce brands like Shein.

The action ends a months-long legal spat between Seko and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

In May, CBP announced it had suspended several customs brokers from participating in its Entry Type 86 program due to compliance risks, part of its enforcement push to limit contraband from entering the U.S. through low-cost packages. Entry Type 86 streamlines the entry process for “de minimis” shipments — or goods less than $800 entering the U.S. tax and duty free — while increasing CBP’s visibility regarding those shipments.

Seko confirmed in court filings that it was among those suspended from the program — in addition to the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism — after alleged filing violations.