I don't use Chit Chats anymore, but still get the notices.
Just wanted to share with Chit Chats is doing regarding the tariffs (in case anyone is thinking of using them amidst the tariff threats).
The proposed U.S. tariffs are set to take effect on March 4 and will impact shipments from Canada, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong.
To avoid disruption, we strongly recommend using our Tracked Packet USA service, now with new low rates.
If you’ve already purchased postage for shipments from these countries, please drop them off at a Chit Chats branch by March 3 to ensure they are processed should the tariffs take effect. Please note that regional cut-off times depend on the region. For more details and to learn about our new rates, please visit our dedicated blog post.
Thank you for choosing Chit Chats.
The Chit Chats Team
From the blog page, for the past few days:
Update February 28, 2025
As of February 27, President Trump has asserted that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will take effect as originally planned on March 4. Additionally, he has announced an extra 10% tariff on Chinese imports, resulting in a 20% tariff on Chinese goods.
Chit Chats is currently working on solutions to help you continue to ship without interruptions should these tariffs take effect.
Ensuring Smooth Cross-Border Shipping
Your business is important to us, which is why we’ve been working tirelessly this month to minimize potential added costs for our clients in the event that tariffs are introduced. With that being said, we’re excited to introduce our new reduced rates for Canada Post Tracked Packet USA! This Delivery Duties Unpaid (DDU) service will allow you to keep your shipments moving without disruption should tariffs be introduced.
| Weight | Rate (*Taxes and Fuel Included) |
| 100 g | $8.18 |
| 250 g | $9.35 |
| 500 g | $10.82 |
| 1000 g | $13.16 |
| 1500 g | $16.36 |
| 2000 g | $18.47 |
Current Section 321 (de minimis) Shipments
To ensure your current U.S. shipments are able to cross the border before any potential last minute disruptions, we will be sending our trucks to the U.S. on Monday, March 3.
U.S. bound shipments that are received in our network on March 3 may need to be delayed, depending on the status of Section 321 shipments on March 4. We encourage you to take advantage of our Tracked Packet USA service for shipments dropped off on March 3 to avoid any potential impact shoudl tariffs go into effect and additional details are available.
Potential Limitation of U.S. Services
Based on our past experience with tariffs, this is most likely to impact shipments with a Country of Origin (COO) of Canada, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong. If this occurs or to avoid any potential disruptions we encourage you to take advantage of our Tracked Packet USA solution.
If you have shipments with a Country of Origin from these countries and have already purchased postage for services other than Tracked Packet USA, please do your best to drop off by Monday. Our team is working to get shipments across the border Monday in preparation for the potential tariffs that may come into effect on Tuesday.
*Note: There will be cut-off times depending on your region in order to have these shipments out on March 3. We will update our blog with updates related to any specific timelines. We will try our utmost to clear out all shipments received before the cut-off times.
If you choose to use other U.S. services for affected shipments, please be aware that this would be at your own risk. Given the volatility of the situation this could impact your shipment with delays. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates.
International Services
International services will also be impacted should tariffs come into effect. Shipments with a Country of Origin from Canada, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong will be unable to cross the border as all Chit Chats international shipments must cross the U.S./Canada border.
If you have already purchased international postage for shipments originating from the mentioned countries, please drop off these shipments no later than March 3. Our development team is working on solutions should the tariffs come into place and we will share updates once solutions are available.
Coming Soon: Delivery Duties Paid (DDP) Postage
We are excited to announce that a Delivery Duties Paid (DDP) postage solution is on its way. This option will allow duties and taxes to be prepaid for shipments that are affected by the U.S. Tariffs, ensuring a seamless experience for your customers and avoiding unexpected charges upon delivery. We are currently waiting for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) to implement the necessary technology to capture the information required for this service.
In preparation for this product, we are updating our CSV and API Importers to include manufacturer information, which will be required for this solution.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest developments.
Check our webinar schedule as we will be hosting a webinar Monday, March 3 at 11 am PST/2 pm ET.
Update February 27, 2025
President Trump has rescinded the statement about postponing the tariffs until April 2. As of today, February 27, he now asserts that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will take effect as originally planned on March 4. Additionally, he has announced an extra 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
Given the volatility of the situation, we will continue to monitor developments closely. Chit Chats is currently working on solutions to help you continue to ship without interruptions should these tariffs take effect.
Update February 26. 2025
As of February 26, President Trump announced that the tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, originally set to take effect on March 4, will be postponed until April 2.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest developments.
