U.S. Tariffs on products made in China: What you need to know

Article updated on April 23, 2025

Given the unpredictability of the decisions made, this situation can evolve quickly. Before finalizing your order, please check with U.S. customs to see if the situation has changed.

U.S. authorities have recently raised customs duties on products from China. This decision is part of a broader trade rebalancing context and affects many international businesses.

The affected products are now subject to a total customs duty of 145%:

• 20% standard tax

• An additional 125% applied to certain products

This measure impacts a large portion of our catalog, with a few exceptions, notably:

• GONG t-shirts and sweatshirts

• Twin-tip kiteboards

• Some products from partner brands

Since April 21, shipments with a customs value above $800 can no longer be shipped via DHL. The customs value includes both the product value and shipping fees. Currently, this corresponds to a total amount of approximately €650 to be paid.

Since April 21, orders with a customs value above $800 can no longer be shipped. Orders above $800 that have not been shipped yet will be canceled, and you will be refunded promptly.

Until May 2, a temporary exemption called the de minimis rule allows avoiding customs duties for packages valued under $800 sent by postal services (DHL for GONG shipments).

Starting May 2, all orders, regardless of their value, will be subject to customs duties according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).

If the order has already been shipped and the package is refused at delivery, please note that the following fees will still apply:

• Outbound shipping fees: These are non-refundable.

• Return fees and/or customs duties: These fees will be deducted from the refund amount for your order.

Refunds will be issued once the package is returned and received at the GONG Space Center.

These measures are decided by U.S. authorities. Unfortunately, GONG has no power to alter or negotiate these taxes.

If you have already placed an order and wish to cancel it due to this situation, please contact us before the shipment through the contact form. Our team will cancel and refund your order quickly and without any questions.

If you have not yet placed an order, we recommend waiting before making a purchase. This situation may evolve positively in the near future.

You can count on us to continue keeping you informed with full transparency and to support you as best as we can in this unpredictable context.