Maker and Supplier of Film and Plate Camera Parts and Accessories

US Tariffs

 

For my U.S. CUstomers

This is a brief non-political statement about the introduction of tariff duties to be levied on US importers and how it affects customers of Burley Cameras.

As of 29th August 2025, the de minimis sub-800USD personal customs/duty exemption on imports into the US has been removed by the US government.

The US government is now levying tariff duties on all US importers (persons and businesses). For products from the United Kingdom, the rate is set at 10%.

This tariff duty is paid by the US importer, and to the US authorities, in one of two ways:

  • The courier service will pay the tariff duty on your behalf and recoup that cost from you by sending you a bill, usually by email.

  • The tariff duty cost is paid to the seller. The tariff duty is then pre-paid using the PDDP (Postal Delivered Duties Paid) system at the time the shipping is booked.

As I send all my products by Royal Mail (delivered in the US by USPS), the procedure is that your 10% import tariff duty is pre-paid by me to Royal Mail using PDDP.

You will see a 10% “sales tax” added to the item(s) cost at checkout. This is the amount I pass on to Royal Mail, which is in turn passed on to the US customs authority. I will pay the handling fee. There is nothing else you need to do.

I will continue to innovate, research, and offer my products at the best possible value. I hope to continue to have your patronage and support in the future.

Thank you for your understanding.

Ross Burley

Burley Cameras