US buyers - beware of tariffs!
Warning for US buyers as Trump has made tariffs so confusing for all of us to navigate.
As of September 2025, the tariff charges (which won't be calculated or shown at checkout) are really high - for me it was $97 on a $317 (total, after shipping etc) order, and you won't know the amount until the shipper charges you before releasing the package to you.
I contacted handover support about if I could refuse the package & let it get sent back, and have them send it to my hotel in the EU instead since I'll be in Europe in a couple weeks (the trip I bought the items for)
They responded:
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We’re really sorry this has come as a surprise — we understand how frustrating it can be.
Unfortunately, the UK (sic* US) is one of the countries where orders may be subject to customs charges, as explained in our shipping and customs policy.
Please be aware that if the fees are not settled soon, the parcel may be marked as abandoned by the shipping company, and unfortunately, once that happens, we will no longer have the option to recover or return it.
To try to resolve the issue, we recommend contacting the shipping company directly to see if they can offer any alternative.
We're truly sorry we can’t do more from our side. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us — we’re here to help
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I totally understand it is hard for small businesses to navigate the tariff situation as well, so I'm not surprised they couldn't do more about this. My suggestion for US buyers is to expect that an additional 30% be added to any order you may make, and decide for yourself before ordering if that is still worth it to you! And also write and/or call your local representative about how tariffs are a huge issue.
3 september 2025
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