[Vinnl]

I'm not sure how it works elsewhere, including the UK, but I believe here in the Netherlands, ordering from Aliexpress counts as importing, i.e. if you were to sell that on to others (like a drop-shipper), you're the retailer, but if you just keep it for personal use, then that's at your own risk.

Edit: tried to find a source again, [1] is the closest I could find and at least is reliable (but in Dutch).

[1] https://www.consumentenbond.nl/online-kopen/bestellen-bij-bu...

[gnfargbl]

I checked and I think you're correct.

Temu's T&Cs for the UK specifically say that

> You agree that, where applicable, you will act as the importer of the products purchased

-- https://www.temu.com/uk/terms-of-use.html

So yep, on the face of it, this does look like a pretty big loophole.