Will I be charged a tariff ?

 

Yes you will have to pay an import tariff.

With the suspension of the de-minimis rule on 31.8.25 import duties are now also applied to personal imports for goods below $800.

US customs will apply a 10% tariff to 'parts and accessorises of motor vehicles ' from the UK under the USA UK Trade agreement signed 30.6.25 when they are intended for UK made cars. We ship Revo-Racks as for 'Jaguar, MGB, Triumph etc' on the customs paperwork.

Revo-Racks are shipped under the HS Code 8708.9997.90 ' parts and accessorises of motor vehicles '  There is a also a base duty applied typically 2.5% or less under HTS Code 8708

The Supreme Court’s decision 20.2.26 voided many of the broad IEEPA tariffs that were being applied on top of normal duties.
That means:
      • The “global/reciprocal” IEEPA tariff is no longer charged.
      • U.K. automotive parts are not subject to that additional surcharge anymore.
      • For U.K. parts, the active trade arrangement now caps the effective tariff at about 10% total, which replaces both the invalid IEEPA tariff and most of the Section 232 tariff.

 

All customs paperwork is processed by DHL Express they will email you prior to delivery with a breakdown of the import duty costs to be paid online, they also add a $17 processing fee.

 

Estimated import costs

    • Revo-Rack Circa $450
    • 12% import Duty $54
    • DHL processing fee $17
    • Expected additional costs from DHL circa $65-$80

 

Please note we do not control the import costs or the exact duty line applied by DHL & US Customs it is beyond our control and minor variation shipment to shipment is normal. 

DHL & US Customs may :

    • Round up duties
    • Apply a temporary surcharge
    • Add additional service fee

 

Why is it not 15% ? As per Trumps Post 21.2.26 on Truth Social ?

Donald Trump post on Truth Social about a 15% general tariff rate that typically refers to:
    • A proposed or announced general import surcharge
    • Usually aimed at countries without preferential arrangements
    • Often implemented under broad emergency or trade authorities
These statements do not automatically override existing, legally binding bilateral trade arrangements unless :
    • The implementing order explicitly says so.
    • CBP issues guidance applying it to those goods.
As of now, no such override has been issued for UK auto parts as far as we are aware.
UK auto parts are in a special legal bucket
Revo-Rack falls under:
    • HS: 8708.9997.90
    • Product: motor vehicle parts / accessories
    • Origin: United Kingdom
These are governed by the UK–US trade arrangement that entered into effect on 30 June 2025 The UK - US Economic prosperity deal EPD this was implemented through CBP instructions and Chapter 99 mechanisms.
That arrangement:
    • Caps or modifies auto-related duties on UK-origin goods
    • Exists outside any general or “global” tariff framework
    • Continues to apply unless expressly suspended or terminated
There has been no CBP notice, no Federal Register publication, and no operational guidance indicating that:
UK-origin auto parts are being pulled into a new 15% general tariff.
Without that, DHL cannot legally apply it.
Why the “general 15%” does not displace the10%
From a customs-law standpoint:
    • General tariffs apply by default
    • Preferential or bilateral arrangements apply by exception
    • Exceptions override generals, not the other way around
So unless the US administration explicitly says:
“The UK automotive arrangement is suspended or overridden”
We believe the UK-specific treatment continues.

 

To conclude :

U.S. import duties are payable by the customer on delivery. For UK-manufactured luggage racks classified under HS 8708.9997.90, customers should typically expect import charges of around 10%, though the exact amount is determined by U.S. Customs and DHL at the time of import, we are not expecting a 15% tariff to be applied.

 

We would also like to draw your attention to clauses 3 & 4 of our terms and conditions agreed prior to purchase. 

3. Customs Duties and Tariffs:

The customer is responsible for all customs duties, taxes, and tariffs imposed by the destination country. The final price paid for the goods does not include these additional charges. If the customer refuses to pay the applicable tariffs and the goods are returned to us, the customer will be responsible for the return shipping costs and any associated fees.

4. Chargebacks and Refunds:

In the event that a chargeback is initiated by the customer due to non-receipt of goods, and the goods are returned because of the customer’s refusal to pay customs duties, the customer will not be eligible for a full refund. The customer will be liable for any shipping costs and any other fees incurred in the process.

 

If you have any additional questions please email us prior to purchase.

 

 

 

 

23.2.26

Antony Dixon

CEO The boot-bag group