New US tariffs have come into effect, so this blog explains a little more about why orders now incur an additional 10% fee.
**updated 29th September 2025**
Important Update: New 10% tariffs for USA orders
We wanted to share an important update about our services to the United States.
Due to recent changes in trade policy announced by President Donald Trump on July 30th, significant new tariffs came into effect on August 29th, 2025. These changes have directly impacted the cost and logistics of shipping our products to US customers.
As a result, all orders destined to the USA will incur an additional 10% tariff fee
When parcels arrive from the UK into the United States, customs applies a tariff fee. Rather than leaving you with unexpected bills or delays when your package arrives, we’re collecting this fee at checkout. This way, everything is covered upfront, and there are no surprise charges once your order reaches US customs.
A couple of details to keep in mind:
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The 10% tariff charge is separate from shipping costs but it is added to shipping total. Shipping fees remain exactly as they are and are not affected by this change. The tariff is simply added on top.
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These fees are paid directly to US customs on your behalf, so you won’t need to handle anything extra when your parcel arrives.
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Tariff fees are non-refundable, even if you decide to return your order, because they are government charges and not something we can request back.
EXAMPLE:
If your cart value is $100 (USA dollars) then you will accrue an additional 10% tariff value of $10. The shipping fee is not applicable to tariff charges and will remain at the standard rate. Items under 2kg to the USA currently cost $20 shipping.
Cart total: $100
Tariff 10%: $10
Shipping : $20
Order total: $130
USA SHIPPING FEES
Our current shipping fees from the UK to USA Tracked using Royal Mail or DHL, are as follows:
2kg-3kg £21 ($28)
3kg+ £28 ($37)
We understand that added costs are never ideal, and we want to reassure you that this change is about keeping things transparent and hassle-free. By collecting the tariff at checkout, you can be confident your order will arrive smoothly with no hidden surprises along the way.
Thank you so much for your continued support—it means the world to us. We truly appreciate our US customers and are always here to answer any questions you may have about this change.
Much love and happy moon gazing,
Hayley and the MPS team x