⚠️ Aug - 2026 Important Notice: EU shipping restricted Effective 12 August 2026, within the European Union we ship only to Germany and Spain. Every other EU country has been removed from checkout.
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, Article 45) requires a paid authorised representative in every Member State we ship to. For a small maker the compliance cost across those countries is higher than the sales themselves. Germany stays because volume covers the cost, and Spain stays because the company is based here.
Full explanation on the blog: PPWR and the case of the EU against small companies.
🎉 Aug - 2026 Lower Shipping Rates Thanks to a renegotiation of our logistics rates with Correos de España, we have optimized shipping prices to our most common destinations and for our most common parcel weight (under 100 grams). In some cases, shipping rates drop by up to 75 %.
Effective from August 4th 2026.
🎉 Aug - 2026 Good News for U.S. Customers Thanks to the high shipping volume to the United States this year, we have been able to renegotiate our logistics and customs handling costs. As a result, we can significantly lower our tariff and customs brackets for U.S. orders in August, even with the import tariffs introduced in 2025 still in place.
New brackets, effective August 4th 2026:
| Value bracket | ⚪ Price before August 2026 | 🟢 Price from August 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 49.99 € | 27.00 € | 18.50 € |
| 50 – 99.99 € | 37.50 € | 27.00 € |
| 100 – 149.99 € | 47.50 € | 36.50 € |
| 150 – 199.99 € | 57.50 € | 44.00 € |
| 200 – 249.99 € | 67.50 € | 53.50 € |
Thank you to our American customers and friends for your orders.
⚠️ Oct - 2025 Important Notice Shipments to the United States and Puerto Rico have resumed, but new U.S. customs regulations now apply to all parcels, regardless of their value. These changes are the result of:
- The introduction of new import tariffs on August 7, 2025
- The removal of the de minimis exemption through Executive Order 14324, effective August 29, 2025
1. Removal of the de minimis exemption
From now on, all shipments to the U.S., regardless of value or origin, are subject to customs duties and clearance procedures. SidecarTridge products are not included in any of the official exceptions.
2. New sender obligations
To comply with the new rules, we must now provide detailed electronic customs information in advance and prepay U.S. import duties in Spain, through Correos (the Spanish postal service). This includes:
- Harmonized System (HS) code (6–10 digits)
- Country of origin (manufacturing country, not shipping country)
- Declared value and precise description of the goods
- Recipient’s email and phone number
Correos acts as an intermediary, collecting the applicable U.S. duties and a “Destination Customs Management” service fee, then transmitting the information and payments to U.S. Customs.
3. How duties are calculated
Duties are calculated ad valorem, applying U.S. tariff rates to the declared value of each item.
For goods originating in the European Union, including Spain, the current general tariff rate is 15 %.
In addition, Correos charges approximately 1.50 € per 50 € of declared value for customs management.
To simplify pricing, SidecarTridge now applies price brackets of 50 € during checkout to automatically calculate tariffs and management fees.
4. What this means for U.S. customers
- ✅ No VAT: U.S. customers still benefit from VAT-free prices, which are roughly 20 %–25 % lower than EU prices.
- 🧾 New tariffs: A 15 % import tariff applies to the value of the goods.
- 💰 Customs service fee: About 1.50 € per 50 € of declared value is added for customs processing.
All SidecarTridge shipments to the U.S. (and non-EU destinations) are sent DAP (Delivered At Place). This means we deliver the goods, and the buyer is responsible for import duties and taxes—which are now prepaid in Spain and included in the total price you pay at checkout.
⚠️ Oct 2025 -Other International sales outside the European Union
For international sales outside the European Union, the same principles apply regarding duties and customs clearance:
- All our international shipments do not include VAT, which may result in 20%-25% lower prices for customers outside the EU.
- Customers are responsible for any applicable duties and taxes upon delivery. If your shipment is subject to these fees, they will be collected by the carrier at the time of delivery.
- Each country has its own regulations regarding duties and taxes, so we recommend checking with your local customs office for specific information.
All our shipments are DAP (Delivered at Place).
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.