On the 29th August 2025, new US customs rules came into effect that changed how duties and tariffs apply to orders dispatched from outside the United States.
Previously
Until late August 2025, US customers could import goods duty-free up to a value of $800 (USD).
This was known as the de minimis exemption. Only orders that exceeded this threshold were subject to duties.
Earlier in 2025, goods made in China or Hong Kong had already lost this benefit, meaning that tariffs were applied regardless of the order value.
What's Changed
On the 29th of August 2025, the de minimis exemption was completely removed.
This means that all shipments arriving in the US from overseas are now subject to customs duties and clearance procedures, no matter their value.
Orders dispatched from our US warehouse in Maine remain unaffected and are not subject to import duties or tariffs.
Orders dispatched from our UK warehouse will be subject to import duties.
These fees have, however, been included in the selling price and the couriers will take care of all customs clearance for you. Your order will arrive with no additional fees for you to pay.
Orders shipped from the UK will continue to include local sales tax in the Checkout, on the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin.