Shipping to USA
Important information about changes to the export of goods to the USA
On 29th August 2025, the US government introduced changes to the customs obligations and processes for goods being imported into the USA from the UK.
The previous de minimis threshold of $800 has been abolished, rendering all imports from the UK subject to import tariffs.
A flat rate 10% import tariff has been introduced on goods that are of UK origin, with higher tariffs applicable on goods made elsewhere. No further product classification tariffs will apply when shipping these goods using Royal Mail's PDDP service (Postal Delivery Duties Paid).
These duties must now be collected at the point of purchase, along with any other applicable tariffs, duties or import taxes.
What this means for our customers:
Prior to this, we provided VAT exclusive prices to customers purchasing from outside of the UK, with any applicable duties or taxes being paid separately by the customer at the point of delivery.
We are now working toward implementing a 'landed cost' for US customers, which displays a product price inclusive of the value of the applicable country of origin tariff.
This is currently only available on items which have a UK country of origin.
For all other items, the amount displayed at checkout for US customers will continue to be the VAT exclusive price, not including the additional customs duty that requires to be paid.
Following the placement of your order, we will send an email to advise you where additional payment is required, and a table is listed below showing some of the more common Countries of Origin, and their respective tariffs.
We are also working toward listing the country of origin in all product listings to provide greater transparency.
Worked Example
A knitted jumper made in the UK would be subject to the 10% flat rate for UK origin. For goods imported into to the USA under the current Royal Mail PDDP shipping arrangement, the 10% tariff is applied only to the cost of goods.
Knitted Jumper - £120.00
UK VAT @20% is removed - £100.00
Tariff of 10% is applied on goods only - £110.00
Shipping £20.00
Total Payable £130.00
If you have any questions on the prices and totals now displayed, please feel free to contact us at shop@thelongship.co.uk, and we'll be happy to discuss this in more detail.
Country of Origin Tariffs
United Kingdom - 10%
EU Countries - up to 15%
China - 34%
India - 25%
Indonesia - 19%
Cambodia - 19%
Vietnam - 20%
Turkey - 15%
Sri Lanka - 20%
Mongolia - 10%