Tariffs and Duties
Tariffs & Duties – Important Update for U.S. Customers
As of May 2025, recent U.S. trade policy changes may affect your orders from Eight Ounce Coffee:
- Reduced Tariffs on Chinese Goods: Following a new agreement between the U.S. and China, tariffs on Chinese imports have been significantly reduced. Previously, tariffs were as high as 145%, but they have now been lowered to 30% for a 90-day period starting May 14, 2025. These new tariff numbers are in addition to any existing duty rates that were applicable on imports and vary from product to product.
- De Minimis Rule Changes: The U.S. has eliminated the duty-free exemption for shipments under $800 from China and Hong Kong. These low-value imports are now fully subject to customs duties.
- Tariffs on Canadian Goods: A 25% tariff now applies to most goods originating from Canada. However, the de minimis rule still applies for Canadian goods.
What This Means for You
- Duties Collected at Checkout: Any applicable import duties are calculated and collected upfront during checkout. You’ll see a clear "Duties" line on your order summary before completing your purchase.
- Eight Ounce's role: Eight Ounce Coffee does not retain or benefit from these Duties and tariffs. These charges are collected based on what the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s current tariff schedule.
- Carrier Brokerage Fees: Shipping carriers (like FedEx, UPS, USPS) act as customs brokers and handle clearance with U.S. Customs. They charge brokerage fees for this service — these are paid by Eight Ounce Coffee and are not passed on to customers.
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System Gaps & Follow-Up: While we work hard to collect duties accurately, the system isn't perfect. If an order slips through without the required duties, we'll contact you to:
- Collect the missing payment, or
- Cancel and refund the order if preferred.
- Possible Delays: U.S. customs processing may add a few extra days to delivery. We recommend allowing additional time just in case.
Please Note: We strive to keep this page updated as new official tariff information becomes available. However, there may be occasional delays in reflecting the most recent changes. Rest assured, all duties and tariffs calculated at checkout are accurate and based on real-time data from the latest applicable rates.
Questions?
We're always here to help. Reach out if you have any concerns about how duties apply to your order or need clarification.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
— The Eight Ounce Coffee Team