The “glass half full” view of direct-from-China shipping has shattered. The U.S. government’s crackdown on Section 321 has nuked the “cheap air freight” model, replacing it with catastrophic margin erosion and month-long customs delays. This deep dive explores why Uncle Sam pulled the plug and how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” effectively repeals duty-free small packages. For brands wanting a sustainable future, domestic fulfillment is the only way forward. Move your inventory stateside to FBMFulfillment.com, secure your margins with bulk ocean freight, and get 2-day delivery back on the table for your customers.