Ecommerce Tariffs: What’s Changing and How to Adapt (2025)
- April 5, 2025: 10% tariff on most imports, excluding Canada, Mexico, and China.
- April 9, 2025: 125% tariff on China imports (rising to 145%).
- May 2, 2025: End of de minimis exemption for shipments from China & Hong Kong (no duty-free entry).
- June 1, 2025: Increased postal tariff to $200 per item for China & Hong Kong shipments.
- Ad valorem tariff – A percentage of the product’s value (e.g., 10% of $100 = $10 duty)
- Specific tariff – A fixed fee per item or unit (e.g., $5 per package)
- Compound tariff – A mix of ad valorem and specific (e.g., $3 + 5% of item value)
- Tariff-rate quota – Lower duty on goods within a set quantity, higher after that quota is exceeded
- No import duties
- Faster customs clearance
- Simplified documentation
Harry Chu
Founder of TrueProfit & eCommerce Profitability Expert
Harry Chu is the Founder of TrueProfit, a net profit tracking solution designed to help Shopify merchants gain real-time insights into their actual profits. With 11+ years of experience in eCommerce and technology, his expertise in profit analytics, cost tracking, and data-driven decision-making has made him a trusted voice for thousands of Shopify merchants.
