International purchases may be subject to tariffs, duties, taxes, or brokerage fees depending on the destination country and the item being imported.
These charges are determined by customs authorities, not SidelineSwap or the seller.
If you’re importing into the U.S.
The U.S. eliminated its $800 de minimis exemption on August 29, 2025. This means imports into the U.S. may be subject to tariffs or duties, regardless of value.
Tariff costs depend on factors such as:
- The item’s declared value
- The item type and customs classification
- The country where the item was manufactured
- The item’s material composition
- Any applicable tariffs, duties, or trade restrictions
Goods made in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico may qualify for tariff-free treatment under USMCA when the proper information is provided. However, USMCA treatment is not automatic and depends on the item’s country of manufacture, classification, and documentation.
If you're importing into Canada
Canada applied counter-tariffs to a wide range of US goods effective 12:01 a.m. on September 8, 2026.
Because of this, many items shipping from US sellers can no longer be shipped to Canadian addresses. If you're a Canadian buyer and an item shows no shipping options at checkout, this is why.
- It's based on where the item ships from, not where it was manufactured.
- Canada's list doesn't cover every category, so some items from US sellers are still available.
- Items shipping from Canadian sellers are not affected.
Canada to U.S. purchases on SidelineSwap
For purchases from Canadian sellers to U.S. buyers using SidelineSwap-supported shipping, SidelineSwap currently uses:
- Chit Chats
- FedEx
Chit Chats handles the majority of these shipments, and SidelineSwap is working with Chit Chats to expand coverage for more Canadian sellers.
These shipments are sent Delivered Duty Paid, also known as DDP. That means any applicable tariff or import fee is paid up front.
U.S. buyers should not be charged tariff fees at delivery when the seller uses SidelineSwap-supported Canada to U.S. shipping.
The exception is when a seller uses their own shipping label outside of SidelineSwap’s supported shipping flow. In those cases, SidelineSwap cannot control whether duties and taxes were prepaid.