A tariff is a tax or duty imposed by a government on goods and services imported into (and sometimes exported from) a country. So, for example, when a country introduces a new tariff or raises an existing tariff on imported goods, the cost of shipping those goods into that country increases. Likewise when a tariff is removed or lowered, shipping cost decreases. Not all tariffs apply to shipping bikes, wheels and gear, but some do.
Rest assured that we always give you a clear breakdown of your costs for international shipments, including any applicable tariffs, as you get rates and book. Those costs are guaranteed as long as you have entered accurate shipment details such as length, width, height, weight and market value and are shipping to a verified address.
There have been many significant changes to tariffs in 2025, and more changes are likely. Here are just a few examples:
- March 12: US re-instates 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
- March 24: US announces tariff on imports from countries importing Venezuelan oil.
- April 2: US announces “Liberation Day Tariffs”, a universal baseline tariff on nearly all imports.
- April 3: US announces tariff on autos & auto parts, and Canada enacts retaliatory tariff on US vehicles.
- May 3: US temporarily cuts tariffs on goods from China to 30%, and China reduces retaliatory tariffs to 10%.
- July: US modifies reciprocal tariff rates, adding targeted hikes for some trading partners.
- August 15: US implements 15% tariff on EU goods.
- August 27-29: US de minimis import exemption suspended for most goods.
- August 29: US announces 25% tariff on Indian imports effective Sept 17.
- November 1: US may implement additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
