Tariffs Up 20% – But Is There a Smarter Way to Ship?

Starting March 4, the U.S. has raised tariffs on Chinese imports again — from 10% to 20%. For many industries, especially textiles, this means even heavier pressure on both Chinese exporters and American importers.
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Let’s take a closer look at the difference in cost between traditional trade logistics and duty-paid (DDP) shipping solutions under the new tariff regime.

📦 Traditional Trade Example:

Let’s say you’re shipping a 1kg garment with a declared value of $5 USD.
U.S. textile duties are already high — the original duty is 31.5%, and now it increases by
another 20%, making it 51.5% total.

Tariff cost = $5 x 51.5% = $2.58 USD per unit
Multiply this across hundreds or thousands of units, and the cost impact becomes significant.

✅ DDP (Duty Paid) Shipping Option:

With our DDP shipping service, your shipping rate may increase by only 0.3–0.5 RMB/kg under the new tariff adjustment.
That’s roughly $0.04–$0.07 USD/kg
Compared to $2.58 USD/unit in traditional trade, the cost is minimal.

💡Even with the new tariffs, your logistics cost only increases slightly — while still enjoying
door-to-door delivery, faster customs clearance, and zero tax processing hassles.

Assume a unit declared value of $5.00 USD, with each item weighing 1kg.

Shipping Method	Tariff Cost Increase per Item	Shipping Cost Increase	Total Additional Cost
Traditional Trade	$1.00 USD	—	$1.00 USD
Duty-Paid (DDP) Channel	$0	$0.04–$0.07 USD	$0.04–$0.07 USD

Why It Matters:

✅ Predictable landed costs
✅ No surprises on duties
✅ Higher cost control for both importers and exporters
✅ Easier pricing strategy