President Trump's tariffs on foreign goods officially kicked in in mid-August 2025.
You'll likely feel the pinch of the Trump's Tariffs as donations for omamori will also increase from 12/26/2025.
President Trump has set the highest import levies since the 1930s, raising the tariffs on goods from Japan by 15%, among other actions.
Recipricol tariffs are another recent addition that must be factored into the total Landed costs. However, it doesn't just end with the tariffs.
There are four main factors on top of the actual cost of the item that contributes to any import. Unfortunately, these have also risen in the past few months due to the increase in tariffs.
SHIPPING COSTS
Shipping constitutes for a large chunk of landed costs. As Japan Post no longer ships commercial goods to the US, an alternate shipping service such as UPS, DHL and Fedex must be used. The post office in any coutnry offers the most affordable shipping option and is around 30% less than shipping services. Mandatory Harbor Maintenance Fees and Merchandise Fees have also increased.
CUSTOMS DUTIES AND TARIFFS
The shrine assumes responsibility for all shipping costs, insurance, taxes and tariffs when the goods arrive in Hawaii. The importation process is complex and requires a Customs Broker to facilitate goods across international borders.
Just a few of the unique documents and certification required for the shrine are:
• Wood Certification must be submitted by the shrine for all wooden ofuda, omamori, kumade, ofuda stands, etc. Origin of the wood must be tested and certified by a third party and documents confirming the imported wood must be submitted by the shrine.
• Textile certification is submitted by the shrine for all fabrics used in our omamori must be certified with percentage of silk cotton, polyester, etc.
INSURANCE
Insurance is an additional fee to secure the contents of the shipment. This too has increased in cost and must be factored into the final landed costs.
HANDLING AND PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES
President Trump has also imposed a Remittancce Fee staring January 1, 2026. All foreign remittances will be charged 1% by the government. Banks will charge this 1% Remittance Fee in addition to their own bank transfer fee.
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