Customs, Duties and Taxes
Our standard terms are DAP (Delivered at Place). Customers are responsible for entry fees, duties, taxes, inspection fees, and storage fees upon delivery. Note: Once the package is shipped, we are not liable for any extra charges. If customers refuse to pay these fees, return shipping and additional costs will be deducted from the order, with any remaining balance refunded.
Currently, most Seeed products (development boards, sensors) are exempt from the new 125% reciprocal tariff but still face a 45% base tariff. Complete systems like weather stations face full 170% tariffs. Importantly, the $800 tax-free allowance for Chinese imports to the U.S. remains valid through May 2, 2025 – orders under this value per shipment qualify for tariff exemption.
To help our customers navigate these changes, we’re implementing a three-pronged strategy:
Accelerating U.S. warehouse restocking with weekly shipments to ensure availability of popular items.Need specific items? Submit your SKU list via our Google Form and we’ll prioritize them in upcoming shipments.
For Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, we offer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) via Air Transport Direct Line. Customs regulations vary by country. If you have any questions about the amount of tax, you can consult your local customs office for specific tax policies. For further assistance, feel free to contact us at order@seeed.io before placing your order.
For United States Warehouse
Due to reaching California's tax threshold from our growing business in the state, we begin collecting Sales Tax for California shipments starting April,2025. Tax-exempt customers may upload documents in their account or provide details at checkout. For all other U.S. states, your order summary will show "Sales Tax: $0.00" as these locations are not currently affected.
VAT is charged on orders from Seeed Studio's Germany warehouses based on the destination country's VAT rate. EU customers are charged the VAT rate of their country, while non-EU customers are typically charged the German VAT rate (19%). Business customers in the EU can claim VAT exemption by entering a valid VAT number at checkout. Additional fees, such as customs duty, import VAT, and freight costs, may apply depending on the shipment's origin and destination.
For more details, including how to enter your VAT number or what to do if it’s not accepted, please refer to our VAT FAQ.
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How to proceed customs clearance?
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Why is it taking so long for customs clearance?
Normally, it takes 3~5 business days. But the following reasons will delay the submission of goods to customs. - Lack of "VAT" or "EORI" number. - Missing shipping information or incorrect information. - Shipping address is not in English. NOTE: One ...
How to select Shipping Method?
Worldwide Shipping We ship orders worldwide and provide tracking numbers. You can choose the corresponding shipping method on the checkout page. If you are not sure whether it can be shipped to your country, you can contact order@seeed.io. Shipping ...
How to Track My Parcel?
You can track the parcel in Account> Track Orders. We also send an email with a tracking link. We have three warehouses that ship to the world, you can also check the relevant links in the table below. CN Warehouse Shipping Method Tracking Url SF ...