Attention Canadian Artists Shipping to the USA: Big Change Coming August 29
If you’re a Canadian artist who sells original art, prints, or handmade items to U.S. buyers (especially through Etsy or similar platforms), there’s an important change coming this month.
Starting August 29, 2025, the U.S. is planning to remove or restrict the De Minimis exemption — a policy that has, until now, allowed packages under $800 USD to enter duty-free and with minimal customs paperwork.
This change could mean:
Your U.S. buyers may face unexpected import fees or delays
Packages may be held at customs or returned if forms aren’t completed properly
Selling into the U.S. may become more complicated for independent artists
We’re not experts in trade law, and the situation is evolving — but we wanted to make sure you’ve heard about it.
❗️Some sellers are already halting U.S. orders starting August 19 to avoid customs issues.
🔎 If you sell across the border, we recommend looking up:
“USA De Minimis exemption 2025 Etsy”
Updates from Etsy, ShipStation, Canada Post, or U.S. Customs
This is frustrating news for many small sellers who rely on U.S. customers, but knowing early gives you a chance to plan ahead.
We’ll keep watching and post an update if anything changes.
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Attention Canadian Artists Shipping to the USA: Big Change Coming August 29
If you’re a Canadian artist who sells original art, prints, or handmade items to U.S. buyers (especially through Etsy or similar platforms), there’s an important change coming this month.
Starting August 29, 2025, the U.S. is planning to remove or restrict the De Minimis exemption — a policy that has, until now, allowed packages under $800 USD to enter duty-free and with minimal customs paperwork.
This change could mean:
Your U.S. buyers may face unexpected import fees or delays
Packages may be held at customs or returned if forms aren’t completed properly
Selling into the U.S. may become more complicated for independent artists
We’re not experts in trade law, and the situation is evolving — but we wanted to make sure you’ve heard about it.
❗️Some sellers are already halting U.S. orders starting August 19 to avoid customs issues.
🔎 If you sell across the border, we recommend looking up:
“USA De Minimis exemption 2025 Etsy”
Updates from Etsy, ShipStation, Canada Post, or U.S. Customs
This is frustrating news for many small sellers who rely on U.S. customers, but knowing early gives you a chance to plan ahead.
We’ll keep watching and post an update if anything changes.
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