USA Tariff Rules Change
What Ecommerce Sellers Need To Know
From 29 August 2025, the U.S. has removed the $800 duty-free limit. This means:
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All parcels from Ireland to the U.S. may face import duties and fees, even for small orders.
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Most goods from Ireland/Europe will carry a 15% tariff (rates can vary by product).
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Only gifts under $100 (€85) remain duty-free.
What this means for your business
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U.S. customers might now be asked to pay duties before receiving their order.
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Parcels could face extra costs or delays if duties are unpaid.
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An Post and couriers are offering “Delivery Duties Paid” (DDP) options so charges are collected at checkout.
What you should do
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Check with your courier or An Post about DDP options.
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Update your website to warn U.S. buyers about possible import charges.
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Review your prices and margins to cover new costs.
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Consider U.S. fulfilment if you ship a lot of orders there.
This is a permanent change to U.S. import rules, so plan ahead to keep sales running smoothly.
U.S. Parcel Tariff FAQ (for Irish E-commerce sellers)
Q: Do U.S. customers now have to pay import duties?
Yes — from 29 August 2025, all parcels may be charged duties, even under $800.
Q: How much is the tariff?
For most Irish/EU goods it’s 15%, but it can vary depending on the product.
Q: Are any parcels still duty-free?
Only gifts under $100 (€85) are exempt — normal online orders are not.
Q: Who pays the duty — me or the customer?
If you ship Delivery Duties Paid (DDP), you collect charges at checkout.
If you ship Delivery Duties Unpaid (DAP), the customer pays on delivery.
Q: Will this cause delays?
Possibly. Parcels without duties prepaid can be held until the customer pays.
Q: What should I do now?
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Speak to An Post or your courier about DDP options.
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Update your website to warn U.S. buyers.
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Review your prices/margins to cover extra costs.
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