U.S. Tariffs
This page exists for customers based in the United States. It details how duties, tariffs, brokerage, and other fees are applied to orders.
Changes to De Minimis Exemptions
Effective May 2, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, orders shipped to the United States may be subject to additional duties, tariffs, and brokerage fees, regardless of the order value. Previously, orders from Phidgets Inc. to the United States under $800.00 USD qualified for the De Minimis exemption, meaning goods were delivered duty-free.
Prepayment of Customs Charges
Effective April 25, 2025, Phidgets Inc. will begin using UPS® Global Checkout to collect duties, tariffs, and brokerage fees based on your product's U.S. HTS Import Code and Country of Origin. This will ensure you know exactly what you'll pay upfront, eliminating any unexpected costs at delivery.
You can see your customs charges during checkout under the Customs Charges heading:
Brokerage fees refer to charges imposed by freight forwarders or customs brokers for clearing products through customs. There is also a fee associated with the UPS® Global Checkout service. At Phidgets Inc., we continually monitor and negotiate all fees to ensure our customers are receiving the best deal possible.
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