Updated: August 8, 2025
THIS POST IS OUTDATED >> READ THE NEW POST WITH NEW POLICY HERE
The United States has recently announced policy changes affecting imports from many countries. These changes include additional tariffs for many countries and the removal of tax exemptions under the de minimis rule for China and Hong Kong, which allowed low-value shipments (up to 800 USD) to enter the US duty-free. Understandably, some of our US buyers have reached out to us with concerns about whether these measures will affect their orders from KKAMI.
We want to reassure our valued customers that these changes do not impact KKAMI or the shipments we send to the United States. We will discuss in more detail below:
Yes, there are also additional tariffs for South Korea
South Korea is one of the many countries to which additional tariffs were recently added. This is a 25% tariff in addition to already existing duty rates. South Korea is in talks with the US government to lower or remove the additional tariffs.
But luckily these additional tariffs do not affect KKAMI’s buyers. And here is why:
No, KKAMI buyers from the US will not have to pay taxes
The de minimis rule has now been mostly removed for shipments from China and Hong Kong. But fortunately, it is still fully in place for all shipments from South Korea. KKAMI is based in South Korea and this means that KKAMI’s shipments to the US are still exempt from all import taxes because of the de minimis rule.
The de minimis rule means that only shipments with a value over 800 USD will pay import taxes. KKAMI will always make sure that every shipment to the US has a value of less than 800 USD. If your order is over 800 USD then we will ship the order out in multiple smaller batches of max. 800 USD each. Here you can read more about that policy
No changes to shipping & customs process
Shipments from KKAMI to the US follow standard import procedures as before and will continue to do so without disruption. The recent policy changes do not alter the way our products are processed through US customs.
Seamless ordering for US Buyers
If you are a US retailer working with KKAMI, you can continue placing orders as usual. There will be no unexpected costs, delays, or compliance issues arising from these new regulations.
Why now is the time to source from Korea instead of China
With new tariffs (currently up to 145%) and additional restrictions on Made in China goods, costs for sourcing from China will significantly increase. We strongly encourage our buyers to consider shifting their sourcing strategies to Korea. KKAMI offers a private label program that provides high-quality, customizable fashion goods at competitive prices, making it a smart alternative to manufacturing in China.
Additionally, we have received signals that non-US stores selling Made in China goods to US end consumers are now also seeing charges at customs. These retailers would also benefit from switching to Korean suppliers through KKAMI to avoid these new hurdles and ensure a smoother import process.
Final Thoughts
While the new US trade policies may impact certain importers relying on Chinese and Hong Kong suppliers, KKAMI customers can rest assured that our operations remain unaffected. We will continue providing high-quality Korean fashion with the same smooth ordering and shipping experience as always.
The situation is still developing and more measures might follow from that. We will continue to monitor the situation and proactively inform buyers if any measures arise that directly affect them.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team. We’re here to support you!
