Tariff Now Applicable to Most Made in US goods
Summary: The discussion focuses on new tariffs being applied to most goods made in the USA, with specific exceptions like books and DVDs. byto253 shared their experience with tariffs and identified some items exempt from them. lotzofuniquegoodies raised questions about handling books published in the USA but printed in China and mixed lots from various countries. easoss expressed frustration over selling on platforms like eBay due to these complexities and paperwork. mandicrafts mentioned a tariff rule for items over three years old, and how CUSMA might reduce tariffs if used properly. cottagewoman-ca pointed out a common misconception about who pays tariffs.
Looks like part of the new entry rules is that most made in the USA goods will have a tariff applied to it. e.g. I tried made in USA tools and Zonos showed a 9% general tariff then there was a Zonos fee as well.
Tried a few other items and these did not have a tariff applied if made in the US.
DVDs & Blu Ray movies/TV shows - 8523.49
Vinyl Music LP - 8523.80
Book - 4901.99
Video Game - 9504.30
35 mm film Camera - 9006.53
Digital Camera 8525.89
Camcorder - 8525.89
You will need to check the situation for you items. For example a Book (4901.99), DVD (8523.49), and computer software (8523.49) have no tariff for made in the US or Canada, but does if made in China.
mandicrafts
·1 week agoI have found out that if an item is stamped, labelled, marked "made in USA" but is older than 3 years, it will accumulate some tariffs due to a weird 3 year law. CUSMA may help to make it 0 tariffs, but you can only do CUSMA with a CBS such as Chit Chats.
cottagewoman-ca
·1 week agoWould be great if Americans knew they're own USED stuff is now costing them ~10% more! Like it'd make a difference they seem to believe other countries pay tariffs not themselves.
easoss
·1 week agoNo wonder I stick to marketplace, it’s becoming impossible to sell anything on eBay anymore. All my vinyl are Canadian pressings, video games are made in china or Japan. Unless it’s vintage, same goes for cameras. I like selling, but I don’t need endless paperwork just to make a few bucks.
byto253
OP1 week agoAlways have the option to sell to Canada and use EIS for anyone international that wants to pay all the fees.
lotzofuniquegoodies
·1 week ago@byto253
How are you handling books that were published in the USA but printed in China? I run across that regularly.
Has anyone been able to figure out how to address mixed lots with multiple countries? Stamps etc?
Country is unknown? Item does not show a manufacturer?
Original country no longer exists? Renamed? Merged?
When Alberta joins the USA? Trying to be pro-active!! :-)
sapphyres-designer-jewellery
·1 week agoWith collections of mixed countries, I just put Canada. I note on the customs form it's worldwide stuff that was assembled into a collection in Canada. So far no issues.