As many of you know, tariffs are taxes placed on goods brought into the United States. Recently, the U.S. government has enacted new tariffs, and these changes are now starting to affect the cost of basket weaving materials.
What this means is that every time a shipment of reed, cane, or seagrass arrives at a U.S. port, the importer is charged a customs fee based on the current tariff rate. These rates can change quickly and without warning. The customs fees are then distributed across all of the materials in that shipment, increasing the cost of each item.
Because these raw materials are primarily grown in rainforest regions and currently only exported from China, we’re especially vulnerable to these pricing shifts.
At Offerings of Wonder, we’ve always adjusted our pricing in step with what we pay for materials. When costs have gone down in the past, we’ve passed those savings on to you. And when costs rise, we adjust as needed—but only when absolutely necessary.
Right now, the future of these tariffs is uncertain. We don’t know how long they’ll remain in effect or whether rates will go up again. What we do know is that our commitment remains the same: to be transparent, fair, and to continue providing you with the highest quality materials we can source.
Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding as we navigate these changes together.
With gratitude,
Lorelea
Offerings of Wonder by Lorelea
