Updated March 17, 2026
Dear Valued Customer,
As a Canadian eCommerce retailer, I want US-based customers to know that the Trump administration’s tariff policies may affect your order.
The good news is that all DIY Packraft kits should be exempt from tariffs, meaning you won’t have to pay any taxes when you receive your parcel – but this applies only to things labelled “kit” in the DIY Packraft shop (packraft kits, spray deck kits, thigh strap kits, heat sealing form kits, etc.). These items come with a USMCA Certificate of Origin and are exempt from tariffs.
Other items such as bulk fabric, valves, zippers, and so on, will be taxed by the US government at various rates (usually 10%, but it varies).
This is not DIY Packraft’s policy, it’s an order from the desk of President Trump.
Import duties, taxes, and tariffs imposed by the US government are always the responsibility of the importer, and must be paid before the item enters the USA. Typically, the fees are first paid by UPS, who will then contact you to recoup them before they deliver your parcel. If you refuse to pay UPS, your order may be returned to me and I will be charged for shipping both ways, plus a processing fee, plus the tariff (UPS doesn’t get a tariff refund from the US government if the item is returned, so they pass the bill on to me). If that happens, I will be forced to pass all these fees on to you, so please prevent this situation by promptly paying UPS.
I update this page whenever I learn new information, but in this fast-changing tariff environment I can’t guarantee that the information above is 100% accurate, so if in doubt, check with US authorities for specific details.
I appreciate your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
Matt Pope
Owner
DIY Packraft