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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : U.S. tariff and de minimus changes for China orders?
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| lizby Guru  Joined: 17/05/2016 Location: United StatesPosts: 3455 |
I will shortly return to the U.S. from Canada. Has anyone in the U.S. had experience with changes in ordering from Aliexpress or JLCPCB since the tariff and de minimus changes have gone into effect? PicoMite, Armmite F4, SensorKits, MMBasic Hardware, Games, etc. on fruitoftheshed |
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| EDNEDN Senior Member  Joined: 18/02/2023 Location: United StatesPosts: 246 |
I have had recent surcharges from both Aliexpress and Alibaba. I had the order placed and paid for. And then a few days later they tell me there is an additional surcharge. One claimed it was for fuel and the other claimed it was customs duty. And both made it too difficult to cancel the order. Needless to say... I won't be using either in the future. |
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| lizby Guru Joined: 17/05/2016 Location: United StatesPosts: 3455 |
How much additional were they asking for? I wouldn't mind paying a tariff of 20%, and in some cases 50% (realistically, from JLCPCB, 100% would be very cheap compared to what I was paying for PCBs 10 years ago). But if they're talking $$, then I'd look for alternatives. I'd want it all to be part of one transaction--no coming back and asking for more, or worse, saying that it's available for me to pick up at the Post Office, but there will be a Customs charge to be paid. Almost all of my purchases are under $20. I'd certainly like to see that come in under de minimus allowances. It's easy to see how the former $800 de minimus provision was open to abuse. PicoMite, Armmite F4, SensorKits, MMBasic Hardware, Games, etc. on fruitoftheshed |
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| Glen0 Regular Member  Joined: 12/10/2014 Location: New ZealandPosts: 99 |
Here's a comparison of last year and this year. Price is in $US Shipping is to New Zealand. JLCPCB 2/11/2025 110mm X 110mm 5Pcs 2 Layer Merchandise Total: $8.60 Shipping Charge: $18.00 Order Total: $26.60 _____________________________________ 23/7/2024 160mm X 100mm 5Pcs 2Layer Merchandise Total: $10.27 Shipping Charge: $18.13 Order Total: $28.40 Edited 2025-11-04 07:38 by Glen0 |
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| lizby Guru Joined: 17/05/2016 Location: United StatesPosts: 3455 |
I very rarely buy any boards over 100mm in any dimension. Most of my JLCPCB orders are under $5 U.S.--a pretty unbelievable price to me. PicoMite, Armmite F4, SensorKits, MMBasic Hardware, Games, etc. on fruitoftheshed |
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