USA Tariff Update
24 September 2025
Hi friends
Great news! U.S. shipping is officially back!
Tariffs and duties are now calculated at checkout and included in your shipping cost. This means your parcel will clear customs smoothly, with nothing extra to pay on arrival.
Key changes
We want to keep our U.S. customers in the loop as there have been important changes to how international parcels are handled by U.S. Customs.
Why these changes were made:
From 29 August 2025, the U.S. suspended the USD $800 de minimis threshold. Previously, parcels valued under USD $800 could enter duty-free. With this exemption removed, all parcels , regardless of value, may now be assessed for duties and taxes.
How it works now:
- When you check out, tariffs and duties are automatically calculated and shown upfront.
- These charges are included in your shipping cost, so there’s nothing extra to pay when your parcel arrives.
- We collect these fees at checkout and pay them directly on your behalf to ensure your order clears customs smoothly.
Future updates:
The U.S. may continue to adjust its tariff rules and if further changes happen, we’ll keep this page updated so you always know what to expect. Our goal is to stay transparent and make the process as simple as possible for you.
Thank you so much for your patience and support as we’ve navigated these updates.
We’re excited to have U.S. shipping open again!
Pre-Order Customers
Updated: 5 September 2025
Good news: June/July preorder customers won’t pay extra duties, we’ve got you covered 💕
If you’ve placed a preorder with us for delivery later this year (November), please know your order is safe.
When our pre-sale began, the U.S. still had a USD $800 duty-free threshold in place, which meant most orders didn’t attract additional charges. While there were signs this rule might change, no timeline or details had been confirmed at that stage.
Since then, the U.S. has introduced new tariff rules. We don’t want this to impact your preorder or add any surprise costs, so we’ve reached out to each U.S. preorder customer individually to provide reassurance. For this preorder batch (orders placed between June 26, 2025 – July 10, 2025), Jungle Cat Club will be covering all new duties and clearance fees as a gesture of goodwill and appreciation for your support.
Preorders are still planned to ship within the usual timeframe. This page will be kept up to date as more information becomes available and we’ll also contact you directly with tracking details once your order is on the way.
For real-time updates direct from postal services, you can check: