Tariff Update

Updated October 30, 2026

Hi friends,

As of October 30, 2026, US shipping is paused again because of the US Section 338 tariff.

Since August 22, 2026, the US has charged an extra 50% Section 338 tariff on a list of Canadian-made products, and some jewelry is on that list, including sterling silver and gold pieces. Unlike other tariffs, Section 338 isn’t covered by CUSMA, so the paperwork I sorted out last year doesn’t exempt these items. The charge is usually collected from you, the buyer, when your package arrives, which can add half the value of the piece at your door.

I really don’t want anyone opening their mailbox to a surprise bill, so I’ve paused US checkout while I work out which pieces are affected and the best way to handle it.

You’re still so welcome to browse. If there’s a piece you have your heart set on, send me a note and we can chat about options.

I’ll post an update here as soon as anything changes. Thank you for your patience, and for supporting a small business up north. It means more than you know.

Debbie

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Updated Oct 2/2025

I’m happy to share that I’m shipping to the USA again! 🎉 After getting my ducks in a row and sorting out all the CUSMA paperwork, my glass beads and jewelry can now cross the border without you being charged extra tariffs or duties.

A quick note though, some of my Beadable items (like barware, servingware, and other functional tools) don’t qualify under the same rules. These pieces will still need to be shipped Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means they may carry duty or tariff charges.  For now I've disabled those products to my US market so they can't be purchased at this time.  I will re-activate them once I have that configuration sorted.

Until then, If you would like to purchase any of these Beadable items, eg: cheese knives, soup spoons, etc, I can provide a price that includes the estimated duty, tariff, and freight charge.

Debbie

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previously ... 

I’ve had a few messages lately from U.S. customers asking if new tariffs mean extra charges on their orders.

Totally fair question - here's my answer:

✅ Starting August 29, 2025, the U.S. is suspending De Minimis (the duty-free entry we’ve all counted on for years).
✅ A 35% tariff is also expected on Canadian-made goods that don’t fit neatly under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.

After August 29, 2025, I’ll be pausing U.S. shipping until further notice.  

There’s just too much uncertainty right now, and I don’t want to risk surprise charges. 

When things change or are updated so it's clear what any additional charges may be, I'll be back with a full explanation.  Until then I apologize for the inconvenience.

Thanks so much for supporting a small business up north — I seriously appreciate it.

Debbie

Molten Glass Creations