The impact of tariffs on U.S. customers

Dear Paddlesshop Community Member,

Thank you for your incredible support and love for Paddlesshop! We have some important news to share. Starting May 2, packages shipped from China to the U.S. will no longer qualify for the T86 clearance mode (which allows duty-free entry for packages under $800). As a result, starting April 24, we’ll need to apply a 145% tariff to shipments, as packages sent after this date are unlikely to clear U.S. customs before May 2.

To address this, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be launching a new warehouse in Florida, USA, by mid-to-late May. By shipping directly from the U.S., we’ll boost delivery efficiency and help our U.S. customers avoid the 145% tariff.

Our commitment to you remains unchanged: we will not raise the original prices of our products due to tariffs. The 145% tariff is temporary, and we expect the U.S. government to lower it in the future. When that happens, we’ll adjust accordingly. If tariffs drop to 50-60%, we’ll explore ways to cover those costs ourselves (after reviewing our overall profits) to keep your expenses as low as possible.

Looking ahead, our team is dedicated to bringing you more high-quality, versatile pickleball paddles to choose from.

Thank you for standing by us through thick and thin! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at support@paddlesshop.com.

With gratitude,
The Paddlesshop Team
April 24, 2025