Seasonal events, Tariffs, Duties, and Taxes

🎉 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:

Thank you to our American customers and friends for your orders.

⚠️ Jul - 2026 Important Notice Shipping to France is suspended indefinitely, effective immediately.

France’s Law No. 2026-602 of 8 July 2026 (Article L. 541-10-9-1) now forces every producer outside France to appoint and pay a local “authorized representative” for EPR. SidecarTridge is already a paying member of a French eco-organisation (Léko) and fully funds its EPR obligations. This rule adds no environmental benefit, it is an abject money grab from businesses that already pay their fair share.

With this extra cost, selling to France is no longer viable for a small maker. Shipments stay suspended until the rule is repealed or suspended, currently under discussion through the EU Commission’s Omnibus Simplification Package. We will resume the moment it is withdrawn.

⚠️ Feb - 2026 Important Notice Shipping to Poland has been suspended for 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

⚠️ 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.