TARIFFS UPDATE

August 2025 Update

What You Need to Know About the New U.S. Tariffs

What’s happening?

• The U.S. President has added new import tariffs (extra taxes on goods coming into the country).

• These changes affect shipments from nearly all countries, starting in 2025.

How this impacts your shipments:

• Starting April 5, 2025

  • A 10% tariff applies to most shipments from all countries.

  • Some items are exempt (donations, books, medicines, semiconductors, computers, smartphones, or items already under other tariff rules).

  • Canada & Mexico are not charged this 10% tariff, but they have separate “opioid” tariffs:

    • 25% (since March 4, 2025)

    • Canada increases to 35% starting August 1, 2025 (unless covered by the USMCA trade deal).

• Starting May 2, 2025

  • Shipments from China/Hong Kong no longer qualify for the $800 duty-free limit (De Minimis).

  • All goods from these places will pay duties and need customs clearance.

• Starting August 6, 2025

  • Brazil shipments face an extra 40% duty (on top of the 10%).

  • Certain goods listed in the July 30 order are exempt.

• Starting August 7, 2025

  • Over 60 countries will have higher tariffs, up to 41%, depending on the country.

    • Example: Costa Rica (15%), Thailand (19%), South Africa (30%).

  • Countries not listed stay at the 10% tariff.

  • China, Hong Kong, Macau remain at 10% until August 12, 2025, then could face higher rates.

• Starting August 29, 2025

  • The $800 duty-free limit is removed for all countries.

  • Every shipment will need customs entry and will be taxed.

  • Small exceptions:

    • Gifts up to $100 (or $200 if sent from U.S. territories like Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa) remain duty-free.

• Postal shipments (sent through regular post, not couriers)

  • For 6 months, they will follow the same new tariff rates.

  • After that, they must go through normal customs like all other shipments.

What you should do:

• Expect higher costs and possible longer delivery times.

• Always provide complete and accurate shipment details, including:

  • Product description

  • Country of origin (where it was made, not shipped from)

  • Harmonized Tariff Code (HTSUS)

• Work closely with your shipping provider to avoid delays or penalties.

Update - Translated by Coffeecol Company

Information provided by DHL Express Company