👋 Goodbye Tariff Surcharge (For Now!)
Hey there, little ones!
We know diapers can be a bit of an investment, especially for our US customers who’ve been hit hard by changing tariff policies over the past year. But we’ve got some good news on that front:
As of today, we’re removing the $2 tariff surcharge from your cart totals!
Let’s break it down…
💹 A Quick History
For much of recent history, ABUniverse worked with a manageable 7.5% tariff on imports from China. That was part of our pricing, and everything stayed relatively stable for a long time.
But earlier this year, that changed, fast.
From April 2025, we experienced huge day to day swings in tariffs that spiked all the way to 152.5%. That’s not a typo. One-hundred-and-fifty-two-point-five- percent.
Eventually, things began to settle down – and I could finish typing something before new news broke, changing everything – but to protect our quality and staff we adjusted our prices and that included a $2 tariff surcharge added per pack at checkout. This helped us weather the storm. Now it’s time to retire it.
Let’s break it down…
🤓 So What’s Changing?
Following a recent thawing in trade relations between the US and China, tariff rates have eased (to around 37.5%). We have worked hard across our operations to look for other savings and we feel this is the moment to suspend that $2 tariff uplift. The cost hasn’t gone away but we’re taking the decision to no longer pass it on to you, our customers.
Effective immediately, the $2 per pack surcharge will no longer be applied to US orders.
Again, this isn’t because our production costs have gone down, they haven’t. But we’re committed to keeping our pricing fair and making our products as accessible as possible for our community.
Sometimes, like your favorite diapers, we just absorb a little more.
⁉️ Is This Permanent?
We hope so!
*But* the current tariff rollback was only guaranteed for 90 days, and it’s part of a larger trade negotiation that’s still in motion. There are ongoing challenges, including court action and debates about the scope of executive authority in tariff decisions… All very grown up stuff.
So while things are calmer for now, we’re keeping an eye on what happens next. If further shifts occur, we’ll be honest and transparent about what it means for you.
🫶 Thank You For Sticking With Us
We know it’s been a bumpy ride, and we’re incredibly grateful for your trust and patience as we navigate these changes.
Our goal is and always has been to deliver the best diapers we can, at a price that reflects the care, quality, and our investment back into the community. Thanks for being part of that.
Stay crinkly,
-The ABU Team
