Ecommerce Tariffs: What’s Changing and How to Adapt (2025)

By Harry ChuMay 6, 20258 min read
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
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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.

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