Tariffs: A special message for USA customers

NOW would be a great time to order a Gentle Roller.

Following the recent USA election, the incoming president has promised to implement a 60% tariff (tax) on all goods coming out of China.  The Gentle Roller is only 25-30% Chinese content, but it is shipped from China for worldwide distribution.  

1.   If a 60% tariff (tax) is levied, it will apply to the full price of the Gentle Roller,
2.   The 60% tariff/tax obligation falls on the importing company or individual, 
3.   You are the importer. You will be taxed by your government a whopping 60%.

If you have been considering ordering, I would do so before mid-December at the absolute latest, so the goods have a chance to arrive before Jan 5th, and you can beat the tax deadline.

Tariff Flow on Effects (It's not just the tariff/tax)

Freight costs, always rise in November/December due to higher Xmas volumes creating competition for limited freight spots (especially airfreight).  We usually absorb these seasonal increases.

However, in the absence of any clear withdrawal of the threat of a tariff, all USA manufacturing companies will rush to stock up on Chinese parts and components over the next two months to avoid the import tariff as long as possible.  This will inevitably result in a higher demand for freight; and freight costs will rise much higher than usual, creating additional upward price pressure. 

Any sudden demand increase on Chinese imported goods will also cause flow on effects in the demand for raw materials inevitably increasing the cost of raw materials.

To date, the Gentle Roller has been tax free into the USA, as it should be.  But that will change with any tariff introduction.  So, if you are worried about a 60% tax, or any new tax, don't wait until January to order;  November and early December may be your last chance to avoid a huge price penalty.