we actually talked to one of our suppliers about dyed concrete at one point.
May 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
we actually talked to one of our suppliers about dyed concrete at one point.
We’re not using debt to pay to import products, thankfully.
April 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
We’re not using debt to pay to import products, thankfully.
Keyboards exempt from reciprocal tariffs. So they are now at 20% (Unless you ship them by post after May 2, then they're $100/item or 90% of declared value, since the EM didn't address the de minimis thing)
But this all changed 5 times this week. It'll probably change again before May 2.
But this all changed 5 times this week. It'll probably change again before May 2.
April 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Keyboards exempt from reciprocal tariffs. So they are now at 20% (Unless you ship them by post after May 2, then they're $100/item or 90% of declared value, since the EM didn't address the de minimis thing)
But this all changed 5 times this week. It'll probably change again before May 2.
But this all changed 5 times this week. It'll probably change again before May 2.
The Executive Memorandum about the additional exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs is up at www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... - It doesn't touch the 20% fentanyl duty and doesn't touch postal shipping, AIUI
Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE UNITED STATES TRADE
www.whitehouse.gov
April 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Executive Memorandum about the additional exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs is up at www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... - It doesn't touch the 20% fentanyl duty and doesn't touch postal shipping, AIUI
yep. posting about it on my personal account @s.ly
Not except from the 20% “fentanyl” tariff. Probably. The EM isn’t public yet as far as we can tell
Not except from the 20% “fentanyl” tariff. Probably. The EM isn’t public yet as far as we can tell
April 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
yep. posting about it on my personal account @s.ly
Not except from the 20% “fentanyl” tariff. Probably. The EM isn’t public yet as far as we can tell
Not except from the 20% “fentanyl” tariff. Probably. The EM isn’t public yet as far as we can tell
From May 2, the only games in town for shipments from China not committing fraud look to be:
$100/item or 120% of declared value by post, depending on a choice made by China Post or HK Post, not by the shipper.
OR
145% + brokerage fees for private carrier shipments.
$100/item or 120% of declared value by post, depending on a choice made by China Post or HK Post, not by the shipper.
OR
145% + brokerage fees for private carrier shipments.
April 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
From May 2, the only games in town for shipments from China not committing fraud look to be:
$100/item or 120% of declared value by post, depending on a choice made by China Post or HK Post, not by the shipper.
OR
145% + brokerage fees for private carrier shipments.
$100/item or 120% of declared value by post, depending on a choice made by China Post or HK Post, not by the shipper.
OR
145% + brokerage fees for private carrier shipments.
At no point were we claiming that there's a "regular" (low) duty rate available as a fallback. The rate paid for private or express-carrier shipments is *higher*.
April 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
At no point were we claiming that there's a "regular" (low) duty rate available as a fallback. The rate paid for private or express-carrier shipments is *higher*.
We're with you for everything except the 120%. That 120% is the updated rate for 2(c)
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential..., the most recently published EO, sets the ad valorem rate for formal entry (which is a headache on its own, possibly requiring customer SSNs) is 125%, later clarified to 145%.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential..., the most recently published EO, sets the ad valorem rate for formal entry (which is a headache on its own, possibly requiring customer SSNs) is 125%, later clarified to 145%.
April 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We're with you for everything except the 120%. That 120% is the updated rate for 2(c)
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential..., the most recently published EO, sets the ad valorem rate for formal entry (which is a headache on its own, possibly requiring customer SSNs) is 125%, later clarified to 145%.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential..., the most recently published EO, sets the ad valorem rate for formal entry (which is a headache on its own, possibly requiring customer SSNs) is 125%, later clarified to 145%.
Section 2(a) of www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... is pretty clear.
I've reformatted it below, but not changed any words.
It says that sections 2(b) and 2(c), which define the $25 and 30% rates, are explicitly ONLY for postal packages.
If you disagree, that's fine. But this isn't the venue.
I've reformatted it below, but not changed any words.
It says that sections 2(b) and 2(c), which define the $25 and 30% rates, are explicitly ONLY for postal packages.
If you disagree, that's fine. But this isn't the venue.
April 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Section 2(a) of www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... is pretty clear.
I've reformatted it below, but not changed any words.
It says that sections 2(b) and 2(c), which define the $25 and 30% rates, are explicitly ONLY for postal packages.
If you disagree, that's fine. But this isn't the venue.
I've reformatted it below, but not changed any words.
It says that sections 2(b) and 2(c), which define the $25 and 30% rates, are explicitly ONLY for postal packages.
If you disagree, that's fine. But this isn't the venue.
To the best of our understanding, packages sent from China to the US will be taxed at a rate of 145% of declared value (as of the most recent updates from the WH.)
April 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
To the best of our understanding, packages sent from China to the US will be taxed at a rate of 145% of declared value (as of the most recent updates from the WH.)
This is the section of that same EO that says that if it's not a postal shipment, it's not covered by those rules and is treated like a package over $800.
April 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This is the section of that same EO that says that if it's not a postal shipment, it's not covered by those rules and is treated like a package over $800.
This is the section of the April 2 order that explains why both the then-30% and then-$25 rates are there. They are both for postal shipments.
April 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This is the section of the April 2 order that explains why both the then-30% and then-$25 rates are there. They are both for postal shipments.
That is not our understanding or our reading of the executive order. But, we are not customs brokers or trade lawyers. That said, the trade lawyer we chatted with told us that it works the way we're describing it.
April 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
That is not our understanding or our reading of the executive order. But, we are not customs brokers or trade lawyers. That said, the trade lawyer we chatted with told us that it works the way we're describing it.
But also, we've been here since before the hellthread. Back then bug reports were just "Mention @pfrazee.com" (Sorry Paul.)
We're a little bit sad that our attempt to get other brands to follow our lead on discounts for skeeters never took off.
We're a little bit sad that our attempt to get other brands to follow our lead on discounts for skeeters never took off.
April 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
But also, we've been here since before the hellthread. Back then bug reports were just "Mention @pfrazee.com" (Sorry Paul.)
We're a little bit sad that our attempt to get other brands to follow our lead on discounts for skeeters never took off.
We're a little bit sad that our attempt to get other brands to follow our lead on discounts for skeeters never took off.
If the current tariffs stick, our fanciest keyboard will cost a bit more than a year of the Creative Cloud all-apps plan, but it should last you more than a year and you don't have to jump through hoops to cancel anything a year from now.
April 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If the current tariffs stick, our fanciest keyboard will cost a bit more than a year of the Creative Cloud all-apps plan, but it should last you more than a year and you don't have to jump through hoops to cancel anything a year from now.
As of yesterday, your numbers are out of date.
The 90% is now 120%.
75$ -> $100, and $150->$200.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
The 90% is now 120%.
75$ -> $100, and $150->$200.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency
www.whitehouse.gov
April 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
As of yesterday, your numbers are out of date.
The 90% is now 120%.
75$ -> $100, and $150->$200.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
The 90% is now 120%.
75$ -> $100, and $150->$200.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Packages shipped by non-postal carriers, like FedEx, UPS, and DHL are tariffed at the full rates per www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
April 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Packages shipped by non-postal carriers, like FedEx, UPS, and DHL are tariffed at the full rates per www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Your facts aren't quite right.
All of this only applies to postal shipments. HK Post & China Post can each choose, once a month, whether all packages they handle for the US should be taxed at $x/item (not $x/package) or y% of total declared value.
All of this only applies to postal shipments. HK Post & China Post can each choose, once a month, whether all packages they handle for the US should be taxed at $x/item (not $x/package) or y% of total declared value.
April 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Your facts aren't quite right.
All of this only applies to postal shipments. HK Post & China Post can each choose, once a month, whether all packages they handle for the US should be taxed at $x/item (not $x/package) or y% of total declared value.
All of this only applies to postal shipments. HK Post & China Post can each choose, once a month, whether all packages they handle for the US should be taxed at $x/item (not $x/package) or y% of total declared value.
Only for postal shipping. And China Post is notoriously cautious about batteries. well, Hong Kong Post tends to both be cautious about batteries and suspend shipping to the US whenever things get weird.
April 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Only for postal shipping. And China Post is notoriously cautious about batteries. well, Hong Kong Post tends to both be cautious about batteries and suspend shipping to the US whenever things get weird.
Understood. Until now, the economics have always been pretty good for us. We love our warehouse in Hong Kong. if it ends up being a thing you wanna push on, we’ve got a bunch of friends in Taiwan and are happy to ask around. -Jesse
April 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Understood. Until now, the economics have always been pretty good for us. We love our warehouse in Hong Kong. if it ends up being a thing you wanna push on, we’ve got a bunch of friends in Taiwan and are happy to ask around. -Jesse
So, assuming your stuff is under $800 a unit, you could still (for now) fulfill DTC from Taiwan and customers wouldn't owe duty because they're only killing de minimis for products of China and HK, no?
April 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
So, assuming your stuff is under $800 a unit, you could still (for now) fulfill DTC from Taiwan and customers wouldn't owe duty because they're only killing de minimis for products of China and HK, no?
Thank you! We wish it were about something less dire.
April 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Thank you! We wish it were about something less dire.