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Use the INQUIRY PAGE to contact us if you are interested in our keys-cut-to-code service. Or just email us with at least these details -Your Name, Your Country e.g. USA, Vehicle (make, model, year), Do you have existing keys? What replacements are you inquiring about? Will you attach photos of your keys to this email?
Tariffs are like a toll road - annoying, but part of the journey!
USA TARIFFS OVERVIEW
updated September 22, 2025
UPDATE FOR U.S. BUYERS: THE DUTY RATE ON OUR KEYS IS A LOW 10%.
THERE'S MORE ECONOMICAL AIRMAIL SHIPPING, AND DUTY PROCESSING IS SMOOTHER AND CHEAPER!
Important Notice for the USA: New Import Duties
- significant changes to US import regulations
What's Changed
The US government has eliminated the duty-free allowance ('de minimis' exemption) for smaller imports. All import shipments are now subject to duties, regardless of value.
Import Charges You'll Pay
• 10% US import tariff (duty) on the declared value of your keys shipped by airmail.
• AIRMAIL ONLY: No additional fees for Customs brokerage (processing). This is for airmail only, delivered by USPS - United States Postal Service, regular or express (expedited).
• FEDEX ONLY: Customs brokerage (processing) fee billed by the shipper. Caution! For many orders this fee will be greater than the tariff (duty) itself. You are billed for these costs by FedEx and we do not know the amount in advance. Also the duty rate may be the slightly higher "commercial" rate of 14.5%.
Due to the slow and complicated outgoing service by UPS here at our location we are no longer offering UPS as a shipper option unless you have a specific need for it. Should UPS be used their type of fees are similar to FedEx but can be higher or lower in the amount billed to you.
Please note: State sales taxes are not collected or applicable to international shipments. All duty and tax information is based on our current understanding and experience; however, these charges are set by US authorities and are outside our control. We cannot guarantee coverage of all circumstances specific to your order.
- significant changes to US import regulations
What's Changed
The US government has eliminated the duty-free allowance ('de minimis' exemption) for smaller imports. All import shipments are now subject to duties, regardless of value.
Import Charges You'll Pay
• 10% US import tariff (duty) on the declared value of your keys shipped by airmail.
• AIRMAIL ONLY: No additional fees for Customs brokerage (processing). This is for airmail only, delivered by USPS - United States Postal Service, regular or express (expedited).
• FEDEX ONLY: Customs brokerage (processing) fee billed by the shipper. Caution! For many orders this fee will be greater than the tariff (duty) itself. You are billed for these costs by FedEx and we do not know the amount in advance. Also the duty rate may be the slightly higher "commercial" rate of 14.5%.
Due to the slow and complicated outgoing service by UPS here at our location we are no longer offering UPS as a shipper option unless you have a specific need for it. Should UPS be used their type of fees are similar to FedEx but can be higher or lower in the amount billed to you.
Please note: State sales taxes are not collected or applicable to international shipments. All duty and tax information is based on our current understanding and experience; however, these charges are set by US authorities and are outside our control. We cannot guarantee coverage of all circumstances specific to your order.
SHIPPING OPTIONS & ESTIMATED DELIVERY COSTS (US$) TO THE USA
(calculated on a 10% duty for "keys sent separately". No US state taxes apply!)
Airmail - regular (standard) US$18 base cost plus:
US$50 order: $5 tariff + $0 fee
US$100 order: $10 tariff + $0 fee
US$200 order: $20 tariff + $0 fee
(orders over US$200 keys value must be shipped by EMS or FedEx)
Payment: these costs are included in your invoice total and paid to us before shipping. No additional costs, or Customs delays, should occur upon arrival in the USA.
Airmail - express ("EMS") with signature, base cost $30 plus:
US$50 order: $5 tariff + $0 fee
US$100 order: $10 tariff + $0 fee
US$200 order: $20 tariff + $0 fee
US$300 order: $30 tariff + $0 fee
Payment: these costs are included in your invoice total and paid to us before shipping. No additional costs, or Customs delays, should occur upon arrival in the USA.
FedEx Priority: base cost $48* (estimated) plus:
US$50 order: $5 tariff + $20-30 fee = $25-35
US$100 order: $10 tariff + $25-35 fee = $35-45
US$200 order: $20 tariff + $25-35 fee = $45-55
US$300 order: $30 tariff + $30-40 fee = $60-70
Payment: Invoice mailed to you later (pay online/phone)
FedEx Priority is fast, often less than a week
*FedEx remote area surcharge (estimated $4 to $13) applies to many zipcodes in the USA. As above, for smaller orders the fee to collect duty is often greater than the duty itself.
(calculated on a 10% duty for "keys sent separately". No US state taxes apply!)
Airmail - regular (standard) US$18 base cost plus:
US$50 order: $5 tariff + $0 fee
US$100 order: $10 tariff + $0 fee
US$200 order: $20 tariff + $0 fee
(orders over US$200 keys value must be shipped by EMS or FedEx)
Payment: these costs are included in your invoice total and paid to us before shipping. No additional costs, or Customs delays, should occur upon arrival in the USA.
Airmail - express ("EMS") with signature, base cost $30 plus:
US$50 order: $5 tariff + $0 fee
US$100 order: $10 tariff + $0 fee
US$200 order: $20 tariff + $0 fee
US$300 order: $30 tariff + $0 fee
Payment: these costs are included in your invoice total and paid to us before shipping. No additional costs, or Customs delays, should occur upon arrival in the USA.
FedEx Priority: base cost $48* (estimated) plus:
US$50 order: $5 tariff + $20-30 fee = $25-35
US$100 order: $10 tariff + $25-35 fee = $35-45
US$200 order: $20 tariff + $25-35 fee = $45-55
US$300 order: $30 tariff + $30-40 fee = $60-70
Payment: Invoice mailed to you later (pay online/phone)
FedEx Priority is fast, often less than a week
*FedEx remote area surcharge (estimated $4 to $13) applies to many zipcodes in the USA. As above, for smaller orders the fee to collect duty is often greater than the duty itself.
Our Commitment
While these changes are beyond our control, we remain committed to serving you with quality keys individually cut to original code for your treasured classic.
Questions? Contact us to discuss how these changes affect your specific order and location.
Estimated costs. Actual amounts might differ, or as we say in the classic cars business ; YMMV "Your Mileage May Vary"!
Remote area surcharges apply to specific ZIP codes - contact us to verify your location.
While these changes are beyond our control, we remain committed to serving you with quality keys individually cut to original code for your treasured classic.
Questions? Contact us to discuss how these changes affect your specific order and location.
Estimated costs. Actual amounts might differ, or as we say in the classic cars business ; YMMV "Your Mileage May Vary"!
Remote area surcharges apply to specific ZIP codes - contact us to verify your location.
Keys4Classics.com is based in Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
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