Customs regulations for shipments to the United States as of August 29, 2025
As of August 29, 2025, the U.S. de minimis exemption for shipments valued at $800 or less has been removed, meaning all commercial shipments to the U.S. are now subject to customs duties and taxes, which must be paid before arrival.
Key Changes:
Suspension of De Minimis Exemption:
The prior $800 duty-free allowance for shipments is no longer in effect for commercial goods.
Duties and Taxes Apply:
All commercial imports are subject to U.S. import duties, tariffs, and potential customs brokerage fees.
Prepayment Required:
Duties and taxes must be paid before goods enter the U.S.
Increased Border Inspections:
Shipments will undergo more thorough U.S. customs clearance, which may increase delivery times.
What is changing?
All orders from Scandinaviangoods.store to the United States are now subject to customs duties.
What does this mean for You?
No need to worry. You don’t need to deal with customs clearance or taxes. Say goodbye to unexpected customs fees: starting August 29th, 2025, we will cover all import costs to the United States. We handle those on your behalf. You can continue ordering your favorite products just as before: we take care of everything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What is tariff?
Answer 1: A tariff is a customs duty that the United States charges on all shipments arriving from abroad starting August 29, 2025. In practice, this means that every package ordered from Scandinaviangoods.store will be subject to a U.S. customs fee. Starting August 29, 2025, you will pay this duty directly at checkout.
Question 2: How much is the tariff?
Answer 2: The amount of the tariff depends on the product’s country of origin and category:
Food products: All food products in the Scandinaviangoods.store selection are subject to a fixed 15% tariff. This applies to items produced both in Finland and elsewhere in the EU.
Products manufactured outside the EU: If the product’s country of origin is outside the EU (for example certain gift items or household goods), the tariff may be significantly higher. You can see the country of origin on each product page.
Question 3: Will I see the final price before payment?
Answer 3: Yes. At checkout you will clearly see:
- The product price
- Customs duties
- Shipping costs
You pay everything at once, and there will be no additional charges upon delivery.
Question 4: How is customs clearance handled?
Answer 4: We take care of customs clearance and payment of duties on your behalf. You don’t need to do anything extra – your order will be delivered to your doorstep.
Question 5: Why is this change happening?
Answer 5: The United States is introducing a customs duty, or tariff, on all international shipments starting August 29, 2025. This applies to all international online stores, not just Scandinaviangoods.store.