Jlcpcb and tariffs

[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.

 

[jessenator]

Shipment arrived in Cincinnati on the 15th
Left to, and arrived at, Denver yesterday
...but then also left and arrived at Salt Lake yesterday
Marked as "on hold" with no contact from anyone

that it will actually get to me


Okay, just me being a worrywart again. Arrived at my door no problem and haven't received any notices on additional duties, etc. Bullet dodged, it seems