Recent changes to U.S. trade policies may affect the cost of importing goods from Canada. Since Singular Luggage is based in Canada, we want to keep our American customers informed about these changes and what they mean for your orders.
What’s Changing?
The U.S. government has introduced new tariff regulations, including the potential removal of Section 321, which previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. Additionally, increased tariffs on goods originating from China are expected to impact import costs.
Although all personalization of our luggage is done in Canada, the blank luggage pieces themselves are manufactured in China. As a result, they do not qualify as "Made in Canada" under U.S. trade regulations and are subject to tariffs imposed on Chinese goods.
While there is still uncertainty about how and when these policies will be implemented, it is likely that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin imposing import duties on more shipments, including those from Canada. These duties may be collected by the shipping carrier (e.g., UPS) and will need to be paid by the recipient before delivery.
What This Means for You
- Potential Additional Costs: Depending on the value of your order and how these policies are applied, you may be required to pay import duties before receiving your shipment.
- Evolving Regulations: The exact implementation of these tariffs remains unclear, and policies may continue to change over time.
- Staying Informed: We recommend keeping an eye on updates to U.S. trade policies, as they may continue to shift in the coming months.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as we gain more clarity and experience with these changes. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Official Government Updates
You can review the Executive Orders detailing the implementation of the tariffs at the following links: