Important Update: Changes to Import Tariffs and the Removal of the De Minimis Exemption

Parcels slide down a ramp after being scanned at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection overseas mail inspection facility at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Feb. 23, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

We want to keep you informed about recent changes in trade regulations that may affect your orders. As of AUGUST 29TH 2025, the de minimis exemption—which previously allowed low-value goods to enter the country duty-free—has been removed.

What does this mean?

• Previously: Many small or low-value shipments could enter without paying import duties or tariffs, thanks to the de minimis threshold.

• Now: All shipments, regardless of value, may be subject to import duties, tariffs, and/or taxes.

This change is being implemented by customs authorities to create a more level playing field between domestic and international sellers, as well as to increase government revenue from imports.

How this impacts your orders

• Possible additional costs: Depending on your location, you may now see duties, tariffs, or VAT applied at checkout or upon delivery.

• Longer processing times: Customs may take additional time to process shipments since all packages are now reviewed for tariff applicability.

• Transparency at checkout: We are working to provide the most accurate cost estimates upfront so you know what to expect before placing an order.

What we’re doing to help

• We’re actively monitoring the situation and adjusting our shipping process to minimize delays.

• Where possible, we’ll show estimated duties and taxes before you finalize your purchase.

• Our customer service team is here to answer any questions about how these changes may affect your order.

What you can do

• Check local regulations: Customs and tariff rules vary by country. Understanding your local requirements will help you anticipate costs.

• Contact us anytime: If you’re unsure about how this change affects you, please reach out to our team—we’re happy to help.

If you're a customer via Faire

• We're Implementing a permanent 10% off discount for all Faire Customers until anything changes regarding Tariffs. 

We are doing this so that it's not just you paying the Tariff, we want you to be able to order freely without worrying about extra costs. By us doing this it means that you can save money on some of the fees at our expense. (Any further questions regarding this please contact me directly via Jake@gaffneyssweetsandtreatswholesale.co.uk )

• I'm doing my best to lower initial shipping costs where I can, I'm constantly in talks with our shipping courier (UPS) about keeping everything running smoothly during this time and cutting costs where we can.

If you're a Gaffney's Website Customer

• You will continue to receive the best possible pricing we can offer, at an estimated 20% lower price than any of our other sales channels. Our website is the best possible place to order for the cheapest pricing.
• Again, I am doing my upmost to attempt to get our shipping costs to the lowest they can be. And I am looking at implementing ways of calculating possible tariff fees at checkout so that we are 100% transparent with you as a wholesaler before you order!

👉 We’re committed to making your shopping experience as smooth as possible, even with these new regulations. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!