About 90% of my orders go from Canada to the USA, so naturally, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the evolving tariff situation south of the border.
The important thing to know is this: as it currently stands, there is no change at all for my wind chimes entering the USA: American customers should not experience any additional fees. This is thanks to the De Minimis rule, which allows up to $800 USD worth of goods to cross the border duty-free.
In addition, because my wind chimes are entirely made in Canada (using Canadian materials), they fall under the CUSMA trade agreement (negotiated by Donald J. Trump along with Mexico and Canada). This agreement also ensures that no tariffs should apply to my products.
That’s the good news.
The slightly less comforting news is that Mr. Trump is well known for shifting policies quickly. So while everything is stable for now, there’s no telling what the future may bring. Hopefully, my many American customers will be able to continue ordering and enjoying my work without any unpleasant surprises at the border.
To be safe, it might be wise to order sooner rather than later.
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