CURRENT STATUS OF TARRIFS

7. 8. 2025
That $800 Tax-Free Limit? Gone by the End of August

Big heads-up for our U.S. customers:

Until now, most Filmatura orders (under $800) skipped import duties thanks to a rule called the de minimis exemption. That’s changing soon.

Here’s what’s happening:

• Starting August 29, all international orders to the U.S. will be taxed, no matter the value

• Even a single €40 order could get hit with extra fees or a flat import charge

• Add that to the already active 30% EU import tariff, and the total cost can spike

Why this matters:

• Splitting an order into smaller shipments won’t help – the exemption is being removed completely

• This is a U.S. policy, not ours – we don’t charge or collect these fees

• You might see $80–$200 in added costs, depending on customs and courier

Our advice:

• If you’ve been eyeing gear, order before August 19

• Use Express Shipping to be safe – delays could bump you into the taxed window

• After that date, expect import duties on all orders

We’ll keep you posted if anything changes.
Questions? Just ask.

13. 7. 2025 Plot Twist – Trump Backs Down to 30% Tariffs (Still Sucks, But Better)

So after all that drama, Trump just announced 30% tariffs on EU goods starting August 1st. That's actually DOWN from his original 50% threat.

What this means for U.S. buyers:

• July 9th deadline passed, but we got a new date: August 1st
• 30% is still a hefty chunk of change, but way better than the 50% he was waving around
• If you've been waiting to order, you've got a bit more breathing room
• Court battles are still happening (oral arguments July 31st), so who knows what'll stick

We'll keep tracking this mess and update you if anything changes. Questions? Hit us up.

29. 5. 2025
Court Blocks Most Trump Tariffs – Some Relief for U.S. Buyers

A U.S. federal court just ruled that former President Trump's broad "Liberation Day" tariffs exceeded his authority. That means most of the sweeping new tariffs – including the planned 50% hike on EU imports – are now on hold.

What this means for you:

• The 50% tariff may not happen at all, or at least not in its original form.

• For now, the July 9th deadline still stands, but this court decision could delay or change things entirely.

• Steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs are still active – but Filmatura products aren’t affected by those.

We’ll keep watching this closely and post any updates here.

Still planning to order?
Stick with Express Shipping just in case things shift last-minute.

Questions? Hit us up.

27. 5. 2025
Heads-up for U.S. buyers – 50 % EU import tariff delayed until 9 July

Good news. The White House has pushed back the planned 50 % tariff on EU goods from 1 June to 9 July 2025. That gives you a fresh window to grab Filmatura gear before any extra costs kick in.

How to stay tariff-free

• Order in-stock items by Tuesday, 1 July. We’ll ship ASAP.

• Choose Express Shipping. Economy can take 2–4 weeks and may arrive after 9 July.

Questions? Just ask. We’ll keep you posted if anything changes.

24. 5. 2025 
Important Notice for U.S. Buyers – Potential 50% Tariff on EU Goods

As of today, 24.5.2025, the U.S. government plans to introduce a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the EU starting June 1st. Unless something changes last minute, this will apply to all orders from EU-based sellers like Filmatura.

If this goes through, U.S. buyers could face much higher costs on imports — including our precision camera gear.

To help you avoid this:

• Any in-stock orders placed before Tuesday, 27.5. (Including Tuesday) will ship immediately.

• We strongly recommend choosing Express Shipping, as Economy shipping likely won’t arrive before the tariffs hit.
  
  

🔥 Oh, and… The Rogue MKII Cage is now back in stock!
Don't wait too long.

If you're thinking of ordering, now’s your window.

Got questions? Let us know. We’ll keep this updated as the situation evolves.