Important Update for Our U.S. Customers: Shopping with Us is Still Easy (and Duty-Prepaid!)

If you’re a U.S. customer who loves our curated selection of kids’ shoes, outerwear, and gear, we have an important update regarding how your orders travel from Canada to your doorstep. While trade regulations are changing, our commitment to getting your favorite gear to you has not!

What’s Changing?

For a long time, U.S. customers benefited from the "de minimis" threshold, which allowed orders under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. However, new trade policies have moved toward canceling this exemption for many international shipments.

The big change: Most orders will now be subject to import duties.

The Good News: No Surprises at Your Door

We know that the most frustrating part of international shopping is receiving an unexpected bill from a courier before they’ll hand over your package. To keep your experience seamless, we’ve updated our checkout process:

Duties are now calculated and paid at checkout.

By including these fees upfront, we ensure that your package clears customs faster and arrives at your door with nothing left to pay. You get the same high-quality Canadian kids’ gear without the headache of "Postage Due" notices or surprise invoices.

Why This is Better for You

• Total Transparency: The price you see at checkout is the final price. No hidden fees, no extra brokerage charges from the shipping company.

• Faster Delivery: Because duties are pre-paid (DDP), your packages spend less time sitting in customs warehouses and move directly to your local delivery route.

• Continued Access: You can still shop our full range of curated shoes, shell suits, and rain gear that you can’t find anywhere else.

What This Means for Your Orders

• Duty & Tax Included: Any applicable fees are added to your cart at the time of purchase.

• Hassle-Free Shipping: We handle the paperwork and the payments to U.S. Customs on your behalf.

• Small Business Support: You can continue to support our small business, knowing we are doing everything we can to make cross-border shopping affordable and simple.

Keep Gearin’ Up!

While trade rules may shift, our love for our U.S. community hasn't changed. Whether you’re eyeing a new pair of waterproof boots or a durable shell suit for your little explorer, you can shop with the confidence that we’ve handled the logistics for you.

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of the Little Treasures community. If you have any questions about these changes, feel free to reach out to our team!

Happy shopping,

The Little Treasures Team