Understanding tariffs and their impact on your purchases
Tariffs are taxes that may be imposed that may be by the government on imported goods. This article explains tariffs and how they might affect your online shopping experience. For more information about tariffs and their implications, you can visit official government websites, or consult with trade experts.
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Impact of tariffs on purchases
Tariffs might impact your Shop purchases in the following ways:
- Increased prices: Due to tariffs, stores might raise prices on imported goods to cover the additional costs. This means you might notice higher prices for certain products.
- Shipping costs: Some stores might adjust their shipping fees to account for tariffs, which can affect the total cost of your order.
Identifying products impacted by tariffs
If you purchase items that are subject to tariffs, then the additional costs might be reflected at checkout, or as duties charges from the carrier upon delivery. Shop stores are encouraged to communicate these costs clearly to help you understand the total price.
If you have a specific question about tariffs, then contact the store that you want to purchase from.
Exemptions from tariffs
Certain goods may be exempt from tariffs, but this varies by product category. If you have questions about specific items that might be exempt from tariffs, then contact the store that you want to purchase from for more information.
Supporting local businesses
Purchasing from local stores or those within your own country may help you avoid additional tariff costs. However, products imported by these stores from another country may still be subject to tariffs.
When you search for products in the Shop app, you can use the Sells from filter to browse products and stores in your country. The Sells from filter uses your shipping address to find and feature brands near you.
If you have questions about tariffs on a store or product, including those you find using the Sells from filter in Shop, then you should contact the store that you want to purchase from for more information.