Tariffs and Their Impact Fashion Wholesale: 2025 Update

As of April 2025, new tariffs have been implemented between the United States, Canada, China, and Mexico, affecting the cost of imported goods and changing long-standing customs exemptions. This report provides Stylebuy customers with essential information about these changes, their implications, and guidance on navigating the new tariffs.

What are Tariffs?

Tariffs are duties or taxes paid on products that move from one country to another. The most common type is a fixed percentage tax on the value of imported goods. As the importer of record, retailers like Stylebuy.net are typically responsible for all costs associated with importing goods, though these costs may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

Recent Tariff Policy Changes

On February 1, 2025, the White House announced significant changes to US tariff policies affecting multiple countries. These changes include:

• Implementing 25% tariffs on goods with Mexican or Canadian countries of origin, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on March 4, 2025.

• An additional 10% tariff on goods from China, on top of existing Section 301 tariffs, also effective March 4, 2025.

• Eliminating the de minimis exemption for products from Canadian, Chinese, or Mexican countries of origin.

In response, Canada has implemented retaliatory tariffs on US-origin goods bean on March 4, 2025. This trade tension has created a rapidly evolving situation that continues to develop as countries respond to each other’s policies.

The De Minimis Exemption and Its Elimination

On May 2nd, the de minimis exemption may end, a provision under US trade law that previously exempted goods valued at $800 or less shipped to a single person per day from duties and taxes. This exemption facilitated the growth of cross-border e-commerce, allowing companies to ship low-value items directly to consumers without incurring import duties.

With the policy changes, this exemption will no longer applies to goods originating from China, Canada, and Mexico. This means that all imports from these countries, regardless of value, are now subject to applicable tariffs and formal customs procedures.

Impact on Fashion Wholesale Industry

As a fashion wholesale marketplace, Stylebuy.net works with vendors from various countries. The new tariff structures directly affect the cost of importing products from China, Canada, and Mexico, which may lead to price increases for affected items. Customers should be aware that products sourced from these countries will now include additional tariff costs that weren’t applicable before April 2025.

Shipping and Order Processing Considerations

The elimination of the de minimis exemption has created additional customs processing requirements, potentially leading to:

• Longer processing times for international shipments, beyond the standard 3-5 business days for order processing.

• Possible delays in tracking information availability, as customs clearance procedures become more complex.

• Additional documentation requirements for cross-border shipments

Responsibilities for Tariff Payments

As the importer of record, Stylebuy.net and its vendors are responsible for paying tariffs on imported goods. However, these costs may be reflected in product pricing or added as separate charges during checkout. Customers should carefully review order details to understand the full cost of their purchases, including any applicable tariffs.

Navigating the New Tariff Environment

Customers have several options to manage the impact of these tariff changes:

1. Consider product origin: Check the country of origin before purchasing to understand potential tariff implications. Products manufactured domestically or in countries unaffected by recent tariff changes may have more stable pricing.

2. Review total costs before purchasing: Before completing your purchase, be sure to check the full cost of items, including any applicable tariffs and shipping fees.

3. Contact Stylebuy directly for clarification: If you have questions about how tariffs affect specific products or orders, contact the Stylebuy team directly via email, as mentioned on their contact page.

Return Policy Considerations

Stylebuy.net’s return policy remains in effect, with specific conditions that customers should be aware of:

• Claims for damages must be made within 7 days upon receipt of merchandise.

• Return orders must be notified via email, with customers assuming all return shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee IF the item is not damaged or incorrect.

• Items must be unused and in the same condition they were received, in original packaging.

• Before sending products back, written Return or Exchange Authorization from the Stylebuy team is required.

• It’s important to note that tariff charges are generally not refundable as part of the return process, as these are government-imposed fees already paid.

Keeping this in mind, Stylebuy remains committed to providing quality products and services to its customers despite the challenges posed by the evolving tariff.