New Canadian Store: CoastChimes.ca

The .com site now has a sister site: Coastchimes.ca
With 15% savings for Canadians
and Free Shipping

 

Kaleidoscope Copper Wind Chime
Coast Chimes, Canada

Big Changes in U.S. Shipping – and a New Canadian Website

The sudden change in U.S. importation policy—the elimination of de minimis—took the world by surprise. With almost no notice, postal systems around the globe had to stop accepting parcels bound for the United States. It was chaotic!

This policy shift has hit small businesses especially hard—think Etsy and eBay sellers—and Coast Chimes is no exception. For years, many of my loyal customers have been in the U.S., so I’ve had to invest a lot of time figuring out how to adapt.

Here’s the solution so far:

• CoastChimes.com → For U.S. customers. I still offer free shipping, but each item now carries a $20 flat fee to help offset the steep customs brokerage charges. (Even though my wind chimes qualify for tariff-free treatment under CUSMA/USMCA, shipping companies charge over $20 just to clear them across the border.)

• CoastChimes.ca → For Canadian customers. Here, I’m excited to introduce a 15% discount plus free shipping.

The good news is that Canadian orders have already been growing—likely thanks to the Buy Canadian movement. Having a dedicated Canadian site should make shopping even easier, and I hope it helps this trend continue.

One last note: if you shop online, please be patient with the small businesses you support. Behind the scenes, many of us are working hard, under pressure, to navigate these new rules and keep serving our customers.

And if you’re in Canada, I’d love for you to check out the new site: CoastChimes.ca