Tariff FAQs

FAQs About Tariffs

 

How much is the Tariff surcharge?

There will be no tariff surcharges applied to shipments leaving our facility on or after April 20, 2026.

 

Important Surcharge Dates: 

• Orders shipping as of April 20, 2026: 0% surcharge applied
• Orders shipping as of February 24, 2026: 3.5% surcharge applied
• Orders placed as of November 17, 2025: 7% surcharge applied
• Orders placed as of June 1, 2025: 10.5% surcharge applied
• Orders placed as of April 15, 2025: 15% surcharge applied

 

When did you start paying tariffs? 

Depending on the product category, tariffs have been in place for years. This cost has been included when we price the product line every year. However, in February 2025, an additional 20% went into effect. At that point, Cape Shore hoped we could ride out the increase with limited disruption to our customers.  On May 12, the 145% tariff was paused, which reduced the tariff to 30% and lessened our surcharge.

 

How much do the current tariffs cost Cape Shore?

The tariffs cost us a percentage of the value of the goods. For example, if Cape Shore imports $100,000 worth of goods at a tariff rate of 30%, we must pay the US government a tariff (tax) of $30,000 to get our goods released from the Port, bringing our total cost to $130,000 for that shipment.

 

What will happen to the surcharges if the tariffs drop or go away?

Cape Shore is monitoring the situation closely. Adjustments to the surcharge are being made dependent upon factors such as:

• How long have the rates been in effect?
• How much does the rate come down? 
• The confidence level of the markets that the rates will stay down.

We will communicate our intentions and plans as the situation develops.

 

Can I order at 3.5% and have it ship in the future? 

Yes, any order shipped after February 24, 2026, will have a surcharge of 3.5% and must ship before August 31, 2026.

 

How far out can I place orders?

We are currently taking orders to ship through August 31, 2026.

 

Can I add on to the future order or change it later?

Yes, as long as it has not been processed for name dropping.

 

When your new catalog comes out, will the surcharge continue, or will prices go up? 

This depends entirely on the rates and duration of the tariffs.