Info re US Tariffs (not on the folders)!

Postal pause & Info re US Tariffs (not on the folders), etc.

Aug. 28th: Postal shipments to USA are on hold pending resolution of technical difficulties from new Trump tariff regulations. And it's looking as if those are going to eliminate cheaper postal shipping, which was the best option for single orders. If that was you -  pair up your order with friends if you can, to split courier shipping for a best cost per folder (UPS Standard is usually best value).
UPS/FedEx are available, as listed in your cart.
USA Trump Tariffs:
Not on the folders! We make our folders here in North America.
It's time to condense information for you on this, on Trump-related changes increasing your cost of living as you see here.
  • Good news: there are no US Tariffs on any music folders, no matter what the dollar amount. They are duty-free under the USMCA trade agreement. NEW: since August 29th, there is no 'de minimus' $800 threshold, so couriers MAY charge a brokerage fee. We think we have this solved for UPS (by consolidating daily shipments so you have no brokerage fee) and we are waiting to hear reports from customers using FedEx who may assess a brokerage fee.
  • On other items made overseas (e.g. ring adapters, stands, lights) do expect US Tariffs and related brokerage when: those items are bought individually, as a separate line item in your order (i.e. not bundled with a folder).

That's the full story.

And for completeness, two more things:
"International Orders"
We call an "International" order one which is shipped to any country that's not the USA or Canada. "International" orders, as ever, will have VAT and/or duty and any brokerage charges for importation added by your shipper.
Various other free-trade agreements world-wide help with reduction of duty, such as the CETA for Europe and CPTPP for the Pacific Rim, and we'll designate that in paperwork - we've shipped to 40 countries. Technically, your shipping Incoterms are "CPT".

Why not save more?
And now, while on this theme, here's a final point for your consideration:

To SAVE 25% or more - look to our near-perfect Grade A Factory Seconds - while they last. People often have no idea why good 'Grade A' folders were discounted and I recommend them always, as a sensible money-saving option. Customers regularly write back with thanks for the suggestion.