U.S. Import Tariffs - What You Need to Know
Darren McCarra
Last Update 14 days ago
What are the U.S. import tariffs?
As our products are manufactured and shipped from Ireland, all orders delivered to the United States are considered imports and are therefore subject to U.S. import tariffs, duties, and any applicable taxes. These charges are set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection based on the product classification (HS code) and declared value, and they are not determined or controlled by us.
Tariffs are paid by the importer of the goods.
How are these tariffs applied alongside existing import duties and taxes?
As of August 7, 2025, all orders entering the United States are subject to import duties and tariffs, regardless of value. For most products imported from the EU, you can generally expect a 15% tariff on the customs value.
Tariffs and customs duties are calculated separately using the product’s original value. After adding these charges, state taxes are applied to the total, which includes the product’s value, duties, and tariffs.
Customers have two options for handling these charges:
Prepay duties and tariffs: We can add the applicable amounts to your order so they are paid before shipping, allowing for smoother customs clearance.
Customer-managed import: If you have your own customs broker or prefer to manage duties and tariffs upon import, that is fully supported.
Important for Customer-managed Imports: Check Your Customs Charges
✅ Double-check your customs paperwork:
- Make sure the HS/HTSUS code for your lighting products is listed correctly.
- Ensure the country of origin is shown as Ireland on all customs and shipping documents.
| HS Code | Product Type | Country of Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 9405114010 | Ceiling Lights / Wall Lights | Ireland |
| 9405428440 | Ceiling Lights / Wall Lights (Ceramic) | Ireland |
| 9405428440 | Neon Lights | Ireland |
| 9405214010 | Table Lamps / Floor Lamps | Ireland |
| 9405298000 | Table Lamps / Floor Lamps (Ceramic) | Ireland |
| 9405994000 | Fabric Shades / Ceramic Shades | Ireland / Portugal |
| 8539520091 | Bulbs | China |
| 8544110050 | Cable | Italy / Turkey |
| 9405913000 | Glass Lamp Shades | Poland / Spain / Turkey |
| 8302426000 | Handles | China / India |
| 9405992000 | Brass Components | Italy / India |
| 9405920000 | Plastic Components | Italy / China |
The current U.S. tariff rate on goods imported from China (e.g. Bulbs) is 30%.
Verify that the correct duties and tariffs have been applied.
The item details match your order.
No extra or incorrect charges are included.
If anything looks incorrect, we recommend contacting the shipper directly as soon as possible.
UPS:
Phone: 1-800-742-5877 (1-800-PICK-UPS®)
Website: UPS Help and Support Center
Fedex:
- Phone: 1800 535 800
- Website: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/customer-support.html
We are also happy to assist as well - just reach out to us and we'll help however we can.
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing, but please note that regulations and charges may change.