ANDPIERRES (Nicholas King)
CREATOR
4 days ago
Project Update: single batpack orders have been shipped... but at a cost (TARIFF UPDATE)
hey everyone! i just wanted to let you know that anyone who ordered a single batpack -- or anyone else who had ordered solely ready to ship items -- will have their orders sent out today! you should have gotten a tracking email a few minutes ago.
unfortunately, i also have some bad news in regards to tariff costs associated with the batpacks.
when importing these new orders into chitchats, the service i use for shipping and tariff management, i was shocked to see that the tariff rate applied specifically to the batpacks was significantly higher than what i anticipated it might be. after reaching out for clarification, i was informed that the cancelling of the IEEPA tariffs and subsequent enactment of section 122 tariffs caused new tariff subheading classes to now additionally apply to certain items.
previously, the tariff rules were as follows:
unfortunately, i also have some bad news in regards to tariff costs associated with the batpacks.
when importing these new orders into chitchats, the service i use for shipping and tariff management, i was shocked to see that the tariff rate applied specifically to the batpacks was significantly higher than what i anticipated it might be. after reaching out for clarification, i was informed that the cancelling of the IEEPA tariffs and subsequent enactment of section 122 tariffs caused new tariff subheading classes to now additionally apply to certain items.
previously, the tariff rules were as follows:
- a ~5% - 8% base duty tariff on all items
- a 7.5% section 301 tariff (on items coming from china)
- a 15/20% reciprocal tariff rate on items coming from canada
so, my understanding of the new section 122 law was that the 20% tariff rate was now simply decreased to 15%. this is sadly not the case.
the new tariff rules that apply specifically to the batpacks are:
- a 8% base duty tariff
- a 10% section 122 tariff (less than the 15% i thought it was)
- a 25% subheading tariff applied specifically to items with the batpack's HTS code
so, instead of the duty rate lowering by about 5% as expected, the actual duty rate is now 43%. (not that this is JUST for the batpacks; none of the other tariff codes ive been using have had a fee this high... yet).
i'm really sorry, guys. i don't know how to properly get across that i have been trying my best to stay on top of these changing tariff rules & changes. on the official HTS code listing, it does not list specific subheading clauses & i was only able to find out what this additional tariff was by asking someone at chitchats. it's something i maybe could have known if i had more specific knowledge of tariff codes and import rules, but this is something i've had to abruptly learn and adapt to in less than a year, and it doesn't help that the rules are constantly changing all the time!!
this new duty rate means that people who ordered batpacks will see an additional $13/14 USD amount for their tariff fees. i'm sorry. i know it's a lot. :( i wish there was more i could do.
frankly, navigating these tariff rules has been SO exhausting. i got so excited to send the batpacks to you guys, but now i just feel dread at the thought of having to continue navigating these issues & the rising costs its putting onto you guys. if de minimus were still in effect, none of this would even be an issue. i can't even imagine how this is impacting businesses even larger than mine -- it's kind of mind boggling to think about.
anyway, that's all i've got for you guys right now. if you already ordered a single batpack and see an additional charge on your card, that's why. please let me know directly if you have any other questions!
for anyone who ordered a batpack & also other campaign/preorder items, you can see the new estimated amount on your survey & can make changes to your order if you like. your card will still be charged as scheduled on march 31st.
this new duty rate means that people who ordered batpacks will see an additional $13/14 USD amount for their tariff fees. i'm sorry. i know it's a lot. :( i wish there was more i could do.
frankly, navigating these tariff rules has been SO exhausting. i got so excited to send the batpacks to you guys, but now i just feel dread at the thought of having to continue navigating these issues & the rising costs its putting onto you guys. if de minimus were still in effect, none of this would even be an issue. i can't even imagine how this is impacting businesses even larger than mine -- it's kind of mind boggling to think about.
anyway, that's all i've got for you guys right now. if you already ordered a single batpack and see an additional charge on your card, that's why. please let me know directly if you have any other questions!
for anyone who ordered a batpack & also other campaign/preorder items, you can see the new estimated amount on your survey & can make changes to your order if you like. your card will still be charged as scheduled on march 31st.
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