U.S. Customer Importing Update for my Etsy shop:
Looks like I’m going to have to pay tariffs on some of the items I make and want to import to U.S. customers.
Some products are classified under one HTS code that is exempt under CUSMA. Those items include decorations, figurines, containers, etc.
All my other items are considered 'toys' and treated similarly to anything coming in from China, even though I make everything myself within Canada. It's still subject to the 35% tariffs.
Due to this, I'll have to apply for a hybrid type of approval with an importing broker. Further, my U.S. customers will see a flat 20% price increase on all items in my store to balance out non-tariff and tariffed products. It will not be labelled as a tariff at checkout; Etsy doesn't have that option yet.
I'm super sorry about this. I wish I had a better solution.
Shipping should open up again in a week or so, I hope.
Badass Britt :mastodon_lgbt:
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