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 should 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
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
We believe the UK-specific treatment continues.
As of now mid June 2026 the current 10% tariff continues until 24.7.26, it likely this will be replaced by another 10% tariff enacted because the US views that the UK has weak laws against enforced labor (Not sure we agree there!) The period of consultation on this ends 6th July when its likely this will be enacted under section 301 of the Trade Act, once the public comment window closes.

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