Jlcpcb and tariffs

[Robert]

dhl’s website says brokerage fees are included in shipping but then theres reddits etc saying a min charge of 17$.

From one of my recent bills:

MERCHANDISE PROCESS 32.71
DUTY TAX PROCESSING 17.00

I'm assuming the duty tax processing fee is the minimum fee, and the merchandise process fee varies depending on the contents of the shipment.

 

[Nostradoomus]

Yup if you refuse to pay it the shipment gets returned. I haven't really looked into this for the US yet, but one of my Canadian customers recently bought a $400 pedal from me and UPS was trying to charge him something like $150 in brokerage fees. He ended up calling the customs office himself and going through a process to "self-clear" the package. So he still had to pay customs duties, but not a brokerage fee, because he was acting as the broker himself, he did the paperwork for the clearance.

If it becomes something shipping carriers start trying to milk, I'll definitely be looking to do the clearance process myself.

do you have regular USPS shipping as an option? I've never had a problem with the government run services, it's the private ones that rake you over the coals

 

[Locrian99]

do you have regular USPS shipping as an option? I've never had a problem with the government run services, it's the private ones that rake you over the coals

I ussuallt use the global standard line or whatever the slow boat is called. But im not sure who actually delivers it. Usps never delivers to my door, and theres always a blue box on my porch. Im assuming its a different carrier?

 

[Robert]

I've only used Global Standard once but it was handled by YunExpress (no clue) until it reached the USA, then it was handed over to USPS.

Mine was delivered by the usual mail carrier.

 

[vigilante398]

do you have regular USPS shipping as an option? I've never had a problem with the government run services, it's the private ones that rake you over the coals

When I ship things I absolutely have that option, but my customers typically complain about the speed so they spend a little more rather than having it take 3 weeks to get to Canada, 6-8 weeks to get to Europe, and the record so far of 3 months to get to Australia.

 

[wintercept]

145% on China now. Anyone wanna guess what it’ll be tomorrow?

 

[CheapSuitG]

My guess? Eleventy hundred.

145% on China now. Anyone wanna guess what it’ll be tomorrow?

 

[bean]

145% on China now. Anyone wanna guess what it’ll be tomorrow?

Yeah, it turns out the 125% is on top of the existing 20%, I guess. Join tomorrow for another edition of dipshit bingo.

I'm getting in a last minute order tomorrow to avoid the May 2nd tarriff bomb.

 

[xefned]

Welp, time to decide what boards I'm going to need fabbed for the next four years

Wait, you mean the next eight years, right?

 

[Locrian99]

Wonder where pcbs fall in here

Sounds like ic’s may now be exempt.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/12/tech/trump-electronics-china-tariffs/index.html

 

[Vicious C]

I’m hoping all the electronic parts we order and PCBs fall under that category

 

[Einzeln]

The emperor has new clothes.

 

[darwin999]

Here's what Reuters says regarding 'de minimis' shipments (i.e., less than $800) from China (April 3, 2025 article):

Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that closes a trade loophole known as "de minimis" that has allowed low-value packages from China and Hong Kong to enter the United States free of duties. Trump signed the order, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (0401 GMT) May 2, in the Rose Garden of the White House after announcing sweeping new tariffs on global trading partners.​

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The White House said the move, first reported by Reuters earlier on Wednesday, came after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick certified "adequate systems are in place to collect tariff revenue" on the shipments. It said imported goods from China and Hong Kong sent outside the international postal network and valued at or under $800 would now be subject to all applicable duties.​

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Imported goods sent through the postal network and valued at or under $800 would now be subject to a duty rate of either 30% of their value or $25 per item, with that rate increasing to $50 per item after June 1.​

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Of course, this could all change tomorrow, but I doubt the situation will improve in the near term.

 

[rwl]

So, is it correct to read that the smallest order from jlc (5 PCBs for $4) could potentially have a $125 tariff (5*$25) plus whatever the tariff rate happens to be today (%154?). So maybe those $4 PCBs will now cost $135 (plus shipping)?

(I can't find an answer if it's the higher or lower of $25 or 30% and honestly can't tell which it's gonna be).

 

[Locrian99]

So just a heads up the global standard shipping is now 8.33 for 5 boards, i ended up ordering 5 of another type to see difference and jt added 30 cents for 5 more. Assuming this is due to hong kong postal service no longer dealing with any us bound mail.

 

[vigilante398]

So, is it correct to read that the smallest order from jlc (5 PCBs for $4) could potentially have a $125 tariff (5*$25) plus whatever the tariff rate happens to be today (%154?). So maybe those $4 PCBs will now cost $135 (plus shipping)?

(I can't find an answer if it's the higher or lower of $25 or 30% and honestly can't tell which it's gonna be).

Typically customs are calculated by line item, not by individual piece. So if your order is just 5 circuit boards that are identical, you should only be charged once for the order. Now if you have multiple designs in the order, you could potentially be charged for each one.

 

[LukeFRC]

So, is it correct to read that the smallest order from jlc (5 PCBs for $4) could potentially have a $125 tariff (5*$25) plus whatever the tariff rate happens to be today (%154?). So maybe those $4 PCBs will now cost $135 (plus shipping)?

(I can't find an answer if it's the higher or lower of $25 or 30% and honestly can't tell which it's gonna be).

I woild expect

(Cost of package + cost of postage) + tarrifs + processing fee.

If it’s a set fee it will be a way to make the low value stuff simple to process and be on the package, not the number of items.

 

[Vicious C]

So just a heads up the global standard shipping is now 8.33 for 5 boards, i ended up ordering 5 of another type to see difference and jt added 30 cents for 5 more. Assuming this is due to hong kong postal service no longer dealing with any us bound mail.

Ordered a small batch through standard shipping (10 PCBs) 8$ as opposed to my only other options 70$!! This was March 21st…. Package has been stuck in LA.. no sign of releasing any time soon. Whatever is going on it’s not good.

 

[Locrian99]

Ordered a small batch through standard shipping (10 PCBs) 8$ as opposed to my only other options 70$!! This was March 21st…. Package has been stuck in LA.. no sign of releasing any time soon. Whatever is going on it’s not good.

Interesting i ordered a couple after the 21st and only paid the 3$ or whatever it used to be, and they went through LA were delivered yesterday.

 

[Betty Wont]

My grandmother lives in Winnipeg and she is gleefully receiving my international packages and helping me mule them into the US. Sure, I'm paying Canada's steepish import fees, but at least that money will benefit a DECENT society.