[Ongoing Updates] JLCPCB Policy Adjustments Due to U.S. Tariff on China

This page contains consolidated and continuously updated information regarding changes to JLCPCB's logistics and tax policies affected by the U.S. tariff on China. Please check back regularly for the latest updates.

🔔 Latest Update:

🗓️ Updated on June 12, 2025

1. Overview of U.S. Tariff Policies on Imports from China

On May 14, 2025, the U.S. government adjusted the tariff rates on Chinese imports, resulting in a general reduction for certain categories of goods.

• Additional Tariffs: 20%
• Reciprocal Tariffs: 125% 10% (for 90 days, may be raised to 34% in the future))
• Section 301 Tariffs: 25%
• Section 232 Tariffs: 25% 50%(raised on June 4th 2025, the tariff only apply to steel products and aluminum alloy products.)
• Regular Tariffs under applicable HS codes: 0–7.5%

⇒Total tariff rate: About 55~112.5%

2.What is the rate of JLCPCB's advance tax collection?

JLCPCB sets the advance tax rate based on the product type and material:

For more details, please refer to our U.S. Tariff Policy FAQ

🗓️ Updated on May 15, 2025

New Tariff Policy

According to the MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, released on May 12, 2025, the United States has made the following adjustments to tariffs imposed on Chinese goods:

-Tariffs on products originating from China will be reduced from 125% to 34%.

-Of that 34%, 24% will be suspended for 90 days, meaning that only 10% reciprocal tariff will be collected during this period.

Current Tariff Composition:

Reciprocal Tariffs:125% →10% (issued on May 14, 2025, will change to 34% after 90 days)
Additional Tariffs: 20% (issued on March 3, 2025)

Section 301 Tariffs: 25%

Section 232 Tariffs: 25% (only for steel and aluminum products）
Regular Tariffs：0-7.5%

Total cumulative tariffs: 55%-87.5%(for steel and aluminum products)

Since orders from JLC to America will not deliver through postal channel, whether the order amount is below or above $800 will be subject to the same tax rate rule.

JLC’s Updated Tariff Prepayment Plan

Based on the above regulations and for customer convenience, starting from Beijing Time18:00, May 14, 2025, JLC will apply a standard pre-collected tariff rate of 55%(May 14) →60%(May 17) for all U.S. orders shipped via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).
This 60% rate is generally fixed and will not be refunded or adjusted based on the actual tax invoice. This rate is calculated as an average based on actual tariff rates ranging from 55% to 87.5%.

If the tariff on certain products (such as iron and aluminum items) exceeds 60%, the excess fee will be covered by JLC.

* Due to the evolving nature of U.S.-China tariff policies, JLC’s DDP tariff plan for the U.S. is subject to change at any time.

If U.S. Tariff policies change again and affect orders during the adjustment period:

-A. If the difference in tariff rates is within ±10%, no adjustments will be made.

-B. If the difference exceeds ±10% and the impact per order is over $10 USD, JLC will refund any overcharged tariff amount based on the tax invoice provided by the logistics provider, and JLC reserves the right to reclaim any underpaid tariff difference.

* JLC is continuously upgrading the billing system and will eventually switch to accurate, order-specific tariff charges. An announcement will be made when this is implemented.

About Tariff Refunds

For orders placed before May 15, 2025, under the previous 175% pre-charged tariff policy:

* If the order was delivered before May 15 and pre-charged at 175%,

Once JLC receives the tariff invoice from the logistics provider, we will refund the difference between the pre-collected tariff and the actual tariff amount shown on the invoice.

(The processing period is approximately 1–2 months.)

If more than 75 days have passed since the delivery date and JLC has still not received the actual tax invoice, JLC will offer a partial refund of 25%.

Example: If a customer places a $100 order on May 1 with a pre-collected tariff of 175% ($175), and the order is delivered on May 8 when the standard tariff rate is almost 150%, but JLC didn't receivd the actual tax invoice after more than 75 days, JLC will refund the difference fee (175% - 150% = 25%)—which equals $25—on July 22.

* If the order was delivered after May 15 and pre-collected at 175%,

Once JLC receives the tariff invoice from the logistics provider, we will refund the difference between the pre-collected tariff and the actual tariff amount shown on the invoice.

(The processing period is approximately 1–2 months.)
If more than 75 days have passed since the delivery date and JLC has still not received the actual tax invoice, JLC will offer a partial refund of 120%.

Example: If a customer places a $100 order on May 11 with a pre-collected tariff of 175% ($175), and the order is delivered on May 18 when the standard tariff rate is 55%, but JLC didn't receivd the actual tax invoice after more than 75 days, JLC will refund the difference fee (175% - 55% = 120%)—which equals $120—on Aug 1.

Special Circumstances

If you have a special case—such as applying for a Section 301 exemption, you may contact JLC to request a refund.

For any questions, please contact: logistics@jlcpcb.com

🗓️ Updated on April 23, 2025

US Tariff Timeline:

• February 4, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports
• March 3, 2025: The US levied an additional 10% tariff on China, leading to a total of 20% tariffs
• April 5, 2025: The US's 10% reciprocal tariff went into effect and will impose 34% reciprocal tariffs on April 9
• April 9, 2025: The US increased the reciprocal tariffs from 34% to 84%
• April 10, 2025: The US again raised the reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%

Taking into account the additional tariff and reciprocal tariffs, the total amounts to 145%.

Due to the fluctuating customs duty rate (145%~175%), we will collect taxes from customers in advance based on the highest rate of 175%. After receiving the tax bill from the logistics provider, any excess will be refunded, and any shortfall will be charged accordingly. See more details here:  https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/us-tariff-policy-faq

The following adjustments have been made:

Effective from 20:20 on April 22nd(GMT+8), B2C customers placing orders destined for the United States are required to choose DDP when selecting the shipping method and prepay 175% of the order value as taxes.

New options available:

· DHL Express Priority (DDP)

· FedEx International Priority (DDP)

· UPS Express Saver (DDP)

Notes:

1. All tax charges can be adjusted after actual tax bills are issued by the carriers. Any excess will be refunded, and any shortfall will be charged accordingly.

2. DHL Express and FedEx Express options are now restricted to corporate customers only.

3. YunExpress small packet options and self-use DHL, FedEx account(Non-DDP) remain unaffected.