Tariffs & Trade Policy

Section 301 tariffs are additional duties on Chinese-origin goods (up to 25% on many categories). IEEPA tariffs were reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. For postal shipments, IEEPA duties are assessed as either ad valorem (based on value) or a flat rate of $80-$200 per item. Note: The US Supreme Court ruled IEEPA reciprocal tariffs unlawful in February 2026, though a 10% universal tariff under Section 122 replaced them.

Trade agreements like USMCA can reduce or eliminate duties on qualifying products. You need to prove country of origin via certificates and meet agreement-specific rules. Many platforms automatically apply preferential rates, but you may need documentation if customs requests it.

Brands adapt to new tariffs by re-evaluating supplier geography, adjusting retail pricing to pass through or absorb duty increases, and using landed cost transparency tools to understand true product margins by market. Swap's Tariff Impact hub helps brands model the financial effect of tariff changes across their product catalogue and destination markets, enabling faster, data-driven pricing decisions.