Important Update on Tariff Impact & Pricing
Important Update on Tariff Impact & Pricing
May 19, 2025
Last week, President Trump reduced the Chinese import tariff rates from 145% to 30%. Currently the items that we are receiving from China are subject to 20% tariffs. The 30% tariff will begin on May 27th and will be in effect for 90 days. Some specific items have tariffs even higher. As a result of the 30% tariff rates, we will have to increase our original pre-tariff prices by 18%. It is our intent only to increase our prices as we receive the new shipments that are subjected to tariffs.
Last year, in anticipation of potential tariffs we decided to increase the amount and timing of our purchases so that we would receive shipments before any possible new tariffs. As of last week, less than 10% of the value of our inventory has been subject to these new tariffs. The rest of the items are still at the original 2025 pre-tariff pricing. Unfortunately, our percentage of items with tariffs will be increasing as we receive new shipments.
This tariff reduction has led to a rush of imports. Ocean freight rates are increasing daily and booking availability is being controlled and allocated.
For more details, please reach out to your sales representative. As always, our website will reflect the most up to date pricing.
Sincerely,
Sureshot Redemption