USA Shipping Update - current update 12 April 2025
Due to increased tariffs on imports into the USA, all US based Customers will incur tariff charges on all online orders. For our Australian-made garments, this will be a minimum of a 10% tariff. For our Chinese-made garments, this will be a 145% tariff on imports as of 12 April 2025.
It is illegal for us to undervalue online orders and the full value of the order is clearly marked on shipping documentation.
Each surfwear style on our site is clearly marked as made by either our Australian or Chinese teams.
The Brand Friday Boardshorts are made in Indonesia.
Aloha Collection Splash-proof® bags are made in China.
Skincare brands sold on our site are made in Australia.
SHIPPING ~ Surfwear & Accessories
DHL Express Courier Update: 4 April 2025
Here is a summary of the current situation:
CN/HK Origin – Effective May 2, 2025:
- USD 800 De Minimis Exemption Abolished: All goods will be subject to a 34% duty rate; additional tariffs may apply.
- Commercial Shipments: Goods valued below USD 800 will be subject to a 145% duty rate as of time of update 12 April 2025. We are seeking clarification on any additional duty rates that may apply.
All U.S. Imports – Effective April 5, 2025 - still current as of 12 April 2025:
- 10% Duty Rate: All goods will be subject to a 10% duty rate; we are seeking clarification on whether the de minimis exemption will apply, as this is not mentioned in the order.
- Country-Specific Duties: Additional duties may apply, effective April 9, 2025.
AUSTRALIA
- Free shipping for all orders over $250 AUD via Auspost Standard
- Flat rate $12 for all orders under $250 via Auspost Standard
- Express shipping option for flat rate $15.00 via Auspost Express
Australian Post's regular and express services offer tracking with no signature on delivery.
Track your order here.
NEW ZEALAND
- Flat rate charge of $20 AUD for orders under $300 AUD
- Free shipping to New Zealand for orders over $300 AUD
- Express international shipping via DHL courier or Auspost Express (rural regions)
- Signature on delivery - please ensure you select an address where this can be signed for during business hours
- 3 - 5 business days for delivery to most metro areas. 4 - 10 business days outside of metro areas depending on region
USA & Canada
USA
- Flat rate charge of $40 AUD for orders under $500 AUD
- Free international shipping for orders over $500 AUD
- International shipping via Auspost Pack & Track Service
- No signature on delivery
- 7 - 10 business days for delivery to most metro areas. 7 - 14 business days outside of metro areas depending on region
Canada
- Flat rate charge of $60 AUD for orders under $500 AUD
- Free international shipping for orders over $500 AUD
- International shipping via Auspost Pack & Track Service
- No signature on delivery
- 7 - 10 business days for delivery to most metro areas. 7 - 14 business days outside of metro areas depending on region
*Note - All Canadian orders are shipped via Auspost International Express Service and subject to customs duties, please see CBSA information and duty estimator.
REST OF WORLD
- Free shipping for orders over $500 AUD
- Flat rate charge of $40 AUD for orders under $500 AUD
- International shipping via Auspost Pack & Track Service
- No signature on delivery
- 7 - 10 business days for delivery to most metro areas. 7 - 14 business days outside of metro areas depending on region
CUSTOMS & DUTIES
All customers are responsible for any local Customs duties or taxes placed on international orders. Salt Gypsy must declare full monetary value on all international shipments and we recommend checking with your local postal or Customs authority prior to purchase for further information.
*Note - Update to all USA orders Due to increased tariffs on imports into the USA, all US based Customers will incur tariff charges on all online orders. For our Australian-made garments, this will be a minimum of a 10% tariff. For our Chinese-made garments, this will be a minimum of a 34% tariff.
*Note - All Canadian orders are shipped via Auspost Pack & Track International Service and subject to customs duties, please see CBSA information and duty estimator.
If you have any further questions regarding shipping please reach out to our team: hello@saltgypsy.com.