🔴[Important Notice] Resuming Sales of China-Made Products


🔄 Updates (as of June 16, 2025)

  • We’ve temporarily waived the $13 FedEx customs handling fee for China-made products, thanks to a special arrangement with FedEx.(valid from June 17,2025)
  • This means you’ll now pay only the import duties at checkout—no additional handling fee for the time being.

⚠️ Quick Summary (Read This First!)

  • We’ve resumed sales of China-made products on our website.
  • If your cart includes any China-made items, import duties will be charged at checkout. We’ll pay U.S. Customs on your behalf—no payment is needed at delivery.
  • For all other products (non-China-made), nothing has changed. You can shop as usual, with no extra fees.

 

We truly appreciate your continued support of Japan Fishing Tackle.

🧭 Why We’re Resuming Sales

In April 2025, we suspended sales of China-made products due to changes in U.S. trade policy. Specifically, the de minimis rule—previously allowing duty-free entry for orders under $800—was revoked for goods made in China. As a result, even a $20 China-made lure could incur high import duties and handling fees.

We made that decision to protect our customers from unexpected costs. However, since these rules remain in place and many anglers depend on Japan-brand products manufactured in China, we’ve decided to bring those items back—with clear labeling and automatic duty calculation at checkout.

After careful consideration, we’ve implemented a new system that ensures full compliance with customs laws—while giving you greater choice and peace of mind.

⚙️ What’s Changing (and What’s Not)

  • Non-China-made products: No changes. You can continue purchasing them as before—no duties, no extra fees.
  • China-made products: Sales are now resumed, with transparent handling.

If your cart includes even one China-made product, the entire order will ship via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid, meaning all duties and fees are prepaid at checkout).

This means:

  • Import duties will be automatically added to your shipping cost during checkout.
  • $13 FedEx customs clearance fee will be added has been temporarily waived as of June 16, 2025.
  • You’ll see the full amount up front.
  • There will be no additional payment required at delivery.
  • Every China-made product is clearly labeled on its product page and notes that additional fees may apply.


💸 Example: How Much Extra Will It Cost?

Let’s say you purchase a China-made product priced at $100.

  • U.S. Import Duty (46.5%): $46.50
    (Breakdown: 9% standard tariff on fishing lures + 7.5% China-specific duty + 30% additional tariffs currently applied to China-made shipments under $800.)
  • FedEx Customs Handling Fee: $13.00 Temporarily waived

Total extra charge: $46.50
(This amount is included in the shipping fee at checkout)


🔍 Why Transparency Matters

Some stores may not charge these fees, but that doesn’t mean they don’t apply. Since May 2, 2025 (U.S. time), all China-made goods—regardless of value—are legally subject to U.S. import duties.

If another store didn’t charge you:

  • The package may have slipped through customs undetected (unlikely now)
  • Or the seller may have falsified the country of origin—a serious violation of U.S. customs law

Such shipments risk:

  • Surprise charges from U.S. Customs
  • Delivery delays or seizure
  • Involvement in customs investigations

We follow the law to protect our customers from these risks. With JFT, you’ll always know what to expect.

🧾 What You’ll See at Checkout

If your order includes any China-made items:

  • The shipping cost shown at checkout will include:
    • Base shipping fee
    • All applicable import duties
    • $13 FedEx customs clearance fee (Temporarily waived as of June 17, 2025)

Everything is calculated up front. You’ll pay once at checkout, and that’s it.

🎣 More Choice, Same Peace of Mind

By resuming sales of China-made products with full transparency and automation, we’re expanding your tackle options without compromising on trust.

Whether you're shopping for Japan-made item or China-made item, we’ve got you covered—with no surprises and full compliance.

Thank you for your continued support.

Tight lines,
JAPAN FISHING TACKLE Team

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