Why I Must Add a 35% Cross-Border Fee for U.S. Orders

I want to be fully transparent about a recent change affecting all shipments from Canada to the United States. Due to new U.S. trade regulations, the previous “de minimis” exemption—which allowed low-value goods to enter the U.S. duty-free—has been eliminated for Canadian imports. As a result, a 35% duty is now being applied to many Canadian goods entering the U.S.

In addition, the U.S. government requires that these duties be prepaid by the Canadian shipper (that’s me) before the package can even cross the border. This means I must pay the full 35% tariff upfront on your behalf, at the time of shipping—not upon delivery.

To continue offering seamless service and avoid delays or surprises, I will need to send a separate invoice for the 35% duty/tariff before I can ship your order to the U.S. At this time, there is no way to add this at checkout. This fee directly covers:

• The mandatory 35% import duty is now charged on Canadian goods
• The administrative and processing costs of pre-paying this tariff to U.S. Customs

I understand this is a significant change, and I am doing everything I can to keep my pricing fair and transparent. I appreciate your continued support and understanding as we all navigate these new requirements.

Before ordering, please contact me, and I will arrange shipping and payment with you directly.

If you have any questions, please contact me.