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Workshop replay: Tariffs and de minimis with our members, August 2025
Confused by the new U.S. de minimis rules? Watch the replay of our emergency town hall to learn how our members are navigating the latest set of tariffs and duties. We cover DDP shipping options, correct HS code classification and how to communicate price increases
The recent changes to U.S. customs rules — specifically the upcoming elimination of the de minimis threshold — have felt like an earthquake to sellers shipping into the U.S.
The days of shipping orders under $800 duty-free are ending, and the resulting confusion has left many of our members scrambling to protect ther margins. In this ”touch-base” session, we went straight to strategy, gathering as a community to figure out the most practical path forward through the new tariff landscape.
We talked about everything from HS codes for antique items to the pros and cons of Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) services versus postal shipments.
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We shared real-time intel on how carriers like ChitChats and Stallion Express are handling the changes and debated the tough questions: Do you absorb the fees? Do you raise prices? And most importantly, how do you tell your U.S. customers about the new reality without scaring them away?
If you are feeling overwhelmed, this recording offers some collective clarity.
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