U.S. Import Duty & Shipping Delay Notice (Effective Aug 29, 2025)

(Updated September 3, 2025 KST)

We would like to inform our valued customers using our website.
Due to a U.S. government policy implemented as of August 29, 2025, customs duties are now being imposed on all parcels shipped to the United States.

We are actively searching for the best possible solution to ensure our customers receive their shipments without any issues under these circumstances. As a result, we would like to inform you that shipments to the United States will be experiencing slight delays. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

For shipments to the United States, we will strive to ship them out within 1-2 weeks as of today. We will notify you individually via email once our policy is finalized.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact us via email at any time.

(Updated on August 27, 2025)

Overview

Shipments to the United States will no longer qualify for the under $800 “de minimis” duty exemption. Thus, most imports will be subjected to CBP duties, taxes, and/or processing fees.
Currently, prices at checkout exclude U.S. import duties/taxes.
CBP may collect duties, taxes, and/or fees before delivery.
Tax rates depend on type of products and country of origin.
Please note that any duties or taxes will need to be paid by the recipient.
Refusing to pay may delay delivery or cause a return; related shipping/handling costs are non-refundable.

Effective August 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM EST, shipments to the United States will no longer qualify for the under $800 “de minimis” duty exemption. As a result, most imports—regardless of country of origin—may be subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) duties, taxes, and processing fees. Please note that any duties or taxes will need to be paid by the recipient.

Most products we sell originate from South Korea, China, or Japan. Duty and tax amounts are determined by the product's HS codes, country of origin, and any applicable trade programs. Thus, the estimated rates would range from 25%~50% or more, depending on the origin and type of goods the package holds. Exact rates for specific items are being verified and MAY DIFFER.

We are currently in works of adding an option during checkout to prepay duties/taxes (DDP) or to display an estimated amount in advance. Until this feature is available, prices shown at checkout DO NOT INCLUDE U.S. import duties/taxes.

If duties/taxes are required and a shipment is returned to us due to non-payment or refusal to pay, only the amount EXCLUDING the initial shipping charge, return shipping costs, and any re-import duties/fees will be refunded.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email (studio4april@gmail.com) at anytime—we’ll do our best to ensure a smooth shopping process.

Thank you.