How the New U.S. Trade Changes Affect Your Orders (And What You Need to Know)

At Retea, we value transparency, and we want to keep you informed about recent U.S. trade changes that may impact your orders. As of February 4, 2025, the U.S. has suspended the de minimis rule, which previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter duty-free.

This means that all international shipments to the U.S. may now be subject to customs duties, tariffs, and additional fees, even for small orders like our bubble tea kits.

What Does This Mean for U.S. Customers?

Orders may now incur additional customs duties, taxes, or brokerage fees upon arrival.

These charges are determined by U.S. Customs and the shipping carrier (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx)—not by us.

Retea does not control or collect these fees, and they will be charged separately by the courier upon delivery.

How Does This Affect Retea?

25% of our customers are in the U.S., and we know this change might make it more difficult for some of you to continue ordering. We completely understand if this impacts your shopping decisions, and we appreciate your support—whether that’s through a purchase, a share, or simply staying part of our community. 💛

What Are We Doing About It?

We are actively exploring ways to minimize the impact on our U.S. customers, including:

✅ Continuing to offer the best possible shipping rates.

✅ Keeping our prices stable and competitive despite these changes.

What About Canadian Customers?

With these new trade policies, it’s more important than ever to support Canadian-owned businesses that are facing growing challenges selling internationally. By choosing to shop Canadian, you help keep small businesses like ours thriving and ensure we can continue bringing you high-quality, sustainable bubble tea options.

What Can You Do?

💛 If you’re in the U.S.: Be aware of potential customs fees before placing an order. We recommend checking with your shipping carrier for estimated charges.

🇨🇦 If you’re in Canada: Now is the best time to support local businesses. Every order helps Canadian entrepreneurs stay strong in a changing market.

Final Thoughts

We don’t know exactly how these changes will affect us in the long run, but we’re committed to being transparent and doing everything we can to continue serving our amazing community. Thank you for your support—it truly means the world to us.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@reteacups.com

Shop Now & Support Local 🇨🇦

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