Weā€™ve received many questions about tariffs and upcoming price changes. To help make things clear, weā€™ve put together the key information our Canadian, U.S., and international customers need to know.

For Our US Customers

Do I pay tariffs when ordering from Lori's Country Cottage (based in Canada)?

Yes. U.S. Customs applies tariffs when your package crosses the border, but will be paid for upfront when you place your order. We then forward the tariff we collected to the U.S. customs agents. This means no hassle for you. We will take care of the brokerage fees and any other details.

Would I avoid tariffs if I buy from a U.S. shop?

No. U.S. shops also pay tariffs when they import fabric from the wholesaler, and their base prices are higher to cover those costs.

What is difference?

With us, you may see tariffs added at delivery. With a U.S. shop, the tariffs are already built into the retail price.

Either way, tariffs are part of the cost ā€” the difference is only when and how you see them.

Are there tariffs on every product we sell?

We must follow the strict guidelines set out by the United States government. There are no tariffs on books or educational materials (such as patterns), nor on digital products. There are also no tariffs on any products manufactured in the U.S.A, Canada, and Mexico. This includes kits as the kit is cut and assembled in Canada and therefore falls under USMCA/CUSMA (free trade agreement between Canada and the USA)

For Our Canadian and other international Customers

Do tariffs apply to you in Canada (or outside of Canada and the U.S.A.)?

No. Tariffs only apply when fabric is imported into the U.S.

Are products brought in from the U.S. to Canada affected?

Yes, these products will have a general price increase due to the tariffs the U.S. companies had to pay when they imported the products in from the manufacturer to the U.S.A.

Do you need to do anything?

Nothing at all ā€” just enjoy your fabrics worry-free!

We believe in keeping things clear and transparent, so you always know what to expect. Thank you for being a valued part of the Loriā€™s Country Cottage community!