*Pre-Orders made before 4/11/2025 will not be subject to any tariff surcharges if they have to be implemented 

Update 4/18/2025

We have been working with many of our suppliers and as of right now the following has been updated.

Kotobukiya -

In an effort to help mitigate the financial impact of the tariffs, the team at Kotobukiya will be working with us to temporarily hold our shipments at the origin facility. This precaution is intended to avoid the risk of sudden tariff-related price hikes due to ongoing policy changes. This means we can keep item prices low, however, with this option many items will be delayed.  We will update our estimated arrival times as we receive news.

Tamashii -

Bandai has informed us that Tamashii Nations Collectible Items currently in transit will not incur any tariff-related charges for retailers. These items remain available to order on our website as usual.

However, Bandai has decided to pause all new shipments until the end of May, allowing them time to assess the situation and determine next steps moving forward. Many items might be delayed.  We will update our estimated arrival times to reflect.

Other Kit and tools-

We have worked with our supplies of products that come from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia and a range of other countries to find ways to mitigate costs and not have to greatly increase prices to our customers. For many of these items you will see a some price increase on these items but, but there will be no additional surcharges. Many of our suppliers are working with us to split the fees to make sure everyone can still enjoy these items by receiving them as soon as possible and still be able to get them at the best reasonable prices. 

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What’s the Impact?
Unfortunately, due to recent tariff changes, we will be seeing price increases on affected products—this includes both new purchases and existing pre-orders. We’re actively working to minimize these increases by negotiating with our vendors, streamlining our import processes, and absorbing some of the added costs ourselves. We truly appreciate your patience as we work to reduce the financial burden on our customers.

When and How Will Prices Change?
Up until now, we’ve managed to hold prices steady despite the uncertainty. However, with the ongoing fluctuations and lack of clarity, we’ve decided that the most transparent approach is to continue displaying our regular, non-tariff-adjusted prices on pre-orders. A tariff surcharge will be applied at the time your order is ready to ship, based on the applicable tariff rate at that time. As of April 11, 2025, this surcharge may range between 5% and 50% of the item’s value, though this could change as the situation evolves.

To avoid confusion, all pre-order listings will continue to show the standard pricing, but will include a clear notice about the upcoming surcharge. When your order is ready, we’ll notify you of the exact surcharge. At that point, you’ll have the option to proceed or cancel the order without any cancellation fees.

Our customer service team is here to support you throughout this process and will remain flexible given the circumstances. We’re updating our website to reflect these changes, though it may take some time to roll out fully.

A Heartfelt Thank You
We truly dislike having to increase prices, but this tariff situation is outside our control. If tariffs are reduced or lifted in the future, we will promptly lower or eliminate the surcharge accordingly.

We promise to be fair, transparent, and to shoulder as much of this burden as possible. We’re already feeling the strain these tariffs are placing on our business, but we remain committed to delivering the quality and service you expect from us.

Whether you're new to our community or a long-time supporter, we are deeply grateful for the trust and loyalty you’ve shown to the USAGS team and your continued passion for the hobby. Thank you for standing with us—we will continue to work hard every day to earn your trust.

Warm regards,
The USAGS Team