Will we be paying tariffs on research peptides?

[keangkong]

The Indian online pharmacy, PCT 24X7, recently informed me that they could ship to the US but that I'd have to pay the 20% tariff. I wonder if us paying tariffs is the way of the future for Chinese research peptides.

 

[ZippityDooDah]

I suspect the situation is going to remain fluid for the foreseeable future.

I don't have any international purchases of any kind planned for the rest of the year, so I won't likely feel the short-term impact (at least related to our hobby) like those who may need to acquire anything soon. I'm hoping (but not exactly counting on) things become more predictable by the time I do need to order anything. 🤪

I also expect some of the larger suppliers will figure out ways to get more inventory to domestic warehouses, somewhat easing the pain but I'm sure the prices will creep higher to account for whatever extra import and/or logistics costs they have to pay to get it here.

So, to answer your question: maybe. Or maybe not. Or occasionally.

 

[vewdew34]

The Indian online pharmacy, PCT 24X7, recently informed me that they could ship to the US but that I'd have to pay the 20% tariff. I wonder if us paying tariffs is the way of the future for Chinese research peptides.

I don't have any doubts that we will be paying, unless things change.

 

[Rootus346]

The importers are not exactly following the law as it is, so why would they start now? I do not expect costs to change significantly.

 

[Mr. Blonde]

Zippity has the right idea. I need to order some bulk next time and stop messing around with baby weight.

 

[ZippityDooDah]

The importers are not exactly following the law as it is, so why would they start now? I do not expect costs to change significantly.

Unless they've got some kind of Star Trek transporter doohickey, they've still gotta get the stuff across the fence somehow, and airplanes and cargo ships are really hard to hide. Their distribution model up until now has been relying on the de minimis exclusions. Whatever additional costs they will incur getting the stuff here - whether they're called tariffs, duties, or paying off Joey the Jawbreaker - ultimately the buyer will be the one paying that price.