Tariffs + gifting: navigating cross-border gifting together
We're here to ensure your gifting strategy continues without disruption, regardless of changing tariff landscapes.
Deep dive into our categories
With the recent tariff changes, we wanted to provide some clarity and information on what’s happening from a macro perspective. We also want to share how we're ensuring gifting programs remain seamless and cost-effective.
What are tariffs?
Here's what's happened recently:
- April 5th: A 10% tariff has taken effect on all US imports, on top of existing duties
- April 9th: Additional country-specific tariffs enacted
- Potentially a 20% on EU imports (there is currently a pause on these):
- A constant fluxing tariff for Chinese origin goods (currently at +145% additional tariff)
- Other countries vary (full details here)
We know you don't have time for international trade complications when you're focused on growing your business and building relationships. That's why we're proactively adapting our operations to shield you from these changes.
What this means for your gifting programs
The good news? Most of your gifting can continue without disruption:
- Individual gifts remain protected: The $800 De Minimis threshold remains intact for all countries, with the exception of China and Hong Kong, meaning most individual gifts sent directly to recipients still enter duty-free.
- Origin matters: We're tracking the manufacturing source of every product in our catalog to provide accurate tariff information when needed. We can source, warehouse and deliver within-region, globally, finding the most cost-effective and sustainable way for you to send your gifts.
- It’s time to look at sustainable alternatives: We've curated 200+ exceptional US-made gifts to select from to reduce your footprint and tax fees transferred onwards, including these favorites several of which are fellow B-Corps:
- Everybody World
- Craighill
- Graf Lantz
- Dandelion
- Nalgene
- To send these gifts, simply browse them in your existing catalog. Don't have access yet? Contact our sales team to get set up with our customized gifting platform and full catalog.
&Open’s commitment
We have worked hard to ensure these changes don't disrupt your gifting strategy. The &Open team promises to offer:
- Continued reliability: While customs processing times may increase, we're building in additional lead time to maintain your delivery schedules.
- Transparent pricing: We will be sure to update our systems to clearly show any applicable tariff impacts so there are no surprises.
- Strategic alternatives: We're ready to recommend cost-effective alternatives when tariffs might significantly impact your budget.
- Expanded domestic sourcing: We've doubled down on our current partnerships with US suppliers to offer more tariff-free options for US-bound gifts.
- We're absorbing the complexity: Our team is closely monitoring the tariff changes in regulation, calculations and logistics adjustments so you don't have to.
- Regional fulfilment: Our global network of fulfilment centers allows us to source and ship within regions, minimizing cross-border complications. As a B-Corp, we have a commitment to sustainability and we have minimal impact on the earth. Learn more about our sustainable gifting platform here.
We're here to ensure your gifting strategy continues without disruption, regardless of changing tariff landscapes. Get in touch with the team if you want to speak more about local gifting options, or understanding in a more personalized way what this may mean for your team.
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