THE LATEST TARIFF UPDATES
Everything direct-to-consumer brands and retailers need to know about the evolving tariff situation
Last update: May 2, 2025
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Note: We update this page as the changes occur. Be sure to check back for the latest information and developments. Review our timeline below to see a chronological overview of all tariff updates.
Tariffs on products imported into the USA
Changes in effect:
| Country of Origin (COO) | Total Tariff Increase | De minimis Threshold | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Hong Kong Macau | +145% | US$0 | Orders with mixed COO products will no longer enjoy the de minimis exemption. Formal entry clearance required for shipments above US$2500 For postal items shipped from China, Hong Kong or Macau: items sent through the international postal network will be subject to a duty rate of either 120% of their value or $100 per postal item (whichever is higher). On June 1, 2025, the rate will increase to $200 per postal item. |
| Mexico Canada | +25% | US$800 | Formal entry clearance required for shipments above US$2500 |
| All Other Countries | +10% | US$800 | Formal entry clearance required for shipments above US$2500 |
Announced changes on hold:
| Current status | Country of Origin (COO) | Announced change | Latest update |
|---|---|---|---|
ON HOLD FOR 90 DAYS | Specific countries | Country-specific tariff increases for products above the $800 de minimis threshold. | April 9th 2025 |
Formal Entry Clearance
The process requires:
- All relevant duties & taxes remitted
- Ultimate consignee Tax ID (Social Security Number) – collected by the shipping partner
- A Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) of $32.71 or 0.3464% of the shipment’s value (the higher of the two), charged by U.S. customs.
- Manufacturer Identification Details (MID), along with material composition details for any apparel items within the shipment.
Tariffs on products COO USA imported into China
Changes in effect:
| Country of Origin (COO) | Total Tariff Increase | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| USA | +125% | The current threshold for duties is 150 Chinese Yuan (approx. US$20) |
Tariffs on products COO USA imported into Canada
Changes in effect:
| Country of Origin (COO) | Surtax | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| USA | +25% | The surtax is levied in addition to the relevant current duties and applies regardless of the shipment value. Shipments that are currently eligible for Canadian de minimis treatment will continue to be exempt from general duties and taxes BUT are not exempt from the 25% Surtax. |
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Tariff timeline: Changes in effect
A breakdown of the tariff changes impacting direct-to-consumer e-commerce
USA
USAFor products with COO China, Hong Kong or Macau, sold into the USA
The de minimis exemption for products with COO China, Hong Kong or Macau has ended. Duties apply from US$0.
Orders with mixed COO products will no longer enjoy the de minimis exemption.
USA
For all shipments into the USA, regardless of COO:
The value threshold for formal entry clearance on shipments into the U.S. has been adjusted to US$2,500.
China
ChinaFor products with COO USA sold into China:
Additional increase, bringing total tariff increase to 125%
China
For products with COO USA sold into China:
A total 84% tariff increase. Goods shipped before April 10 and arriving by May 13, 2025, will be exempt from this tariff increase.
USA
For products with COO China, Hong Kong or Macau, sold into the USA:
A country-specific tariff increase of 125% on products above the US$800 de minimis threshold, bringing total tariff increase to 145%
For products with country-specific COO (excluding China, Hong Kong, Canada or Mexico) sold into the USA:
The country-specific tariff increases, on products with COO of specific countries announced on April 2nd and scheduled to take effect on April 9th, 2025, paused for 90 days. Products from any COO other than China, Hong Kong, Canada or Mexico, above the US$800 de minimis threshold, are subject to a 10% tariff increase.
USA
For products with any COO sold into the USA (excluding Canada and Mexico):
A 10% baseline tariff increase for products above the $800 de minimis threshold.
For products with any COO sold into the USA:
Any shipment valued above the US$800 de minimis threshold is now subject to formal entry clearance. This replaces the previous minimum for formal clearance, which was US$2500 for non-COO China or Hong Kong.
Canada
For products with COO USA sold into Canada:
The 25% Surtax introduced on March 4 expanded to additional products. To review the updated list of affected products, please click here.
USA
For products with COO Canada or Mexico sold into the USA:
A 25% tariff increase on products above the US$800 de minimis.
Any shipment with products COO Canada or Mexico valued above the US$800 de minimis threshold is subject to formal entry clearance.
For products with COO China, Hong Kong or Macau, sold into the USA:
A 10% additional tariff increase on products above the US$800 de minimis
Canada
For products with COO USA sold into Canada:
A 25% Surtax on products imported into Canada with a COO USA, regardless of the shipment value. Shipments that are currently eligible for de minimis treatment will continue to be exempt from general duties and taxes BUT will not be exempt from the 25% Surtax.
To review the list of affected products, please click here.
USA
For products with COO China, Hong Kong or Macau, sold into the USA :
A 10% tariff increase on products above the US$800 de minimis threshold.
Any shipment with products COO China or Hong Kong valued above the US$800 de minimis threshold is subject to formal entry clearance.
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