What is this 35% "Non-USMCA Tariff" Charge?

Due to recent U.S. federal trade measures, a 10-35% tariff is currently applied to many goods entering the United States from Canada that do not meet specific exemption criteria (such as USMCA compliance and steel/aluminum origin documentation). To ensure your order arrives without being held up at the border, we collect this fee upfront and pay it directly to U.S. Customs on your behalf.

The Details (Incoterms & Shipping): To provide a smooth delivery experience (typically Incoterms DDP or CPT), we handle the import/export paperwork and costs so the carrier delivers the product straight to your door. Because the U.S. government now levies a duty or tariff on these specific imports, we must add this cost.

Exceptions: Some products we carry which are manufactured in the USA or have robust USMCA (CUSMA) documentation are exempt from this tariff. If you are buying any of the following, you will usually not see this surcharge:

• Surge Pure Surge Protection Devices
• Sprecher + Schuh PCEC Elevator Soft Starters (Other S&S devices may have tariffs applied)
• Overly Hautz Slide Bases and Rails for Electric Motors

Want to handle shipping yourself? If you prefer not to pay this surcharge through us, we are happy to coordinate EXW (Ex Works), FCA (Free Carrier), or DAP (Delivery at place), collectiely commonly caled DDU (Delviery Duty Unpaid) shipping. This means you arrange your own freight carrier and use your own customs broker to clear the goods. We prefer shipping CIP or DDP to give you cost certainty, but if you want to move the freight on your own account, you are welcome to do so.

Learn More: For an official explanation of these tariffs and how they impact cross-border goods, please refer to this resource from Export Development Canada (EDC): Tariffs FAQ: What Canadian Businesses and Importers Need to Know