How will the recently implemented tariffs affect your doll collecting?

Thank you! I have placed an order with them and am prepared to pay for the tariff. I was a bit confused as their shipping has now changed (used to always be free wi tbh any doll body) but that was my only hiccup was paying extra for the shipping.

 

I received a pair of eyes today (valued around $30 plus shipping). The order was completed on September 24, 2025 but couldn’t be shipped out till Dec 30, 2024. I received it January 14, 2026 using an e-packet service. I was not prompted to pay a 19% tariff ( around $6) so as of now keeping my eyes peeled for a bill unless the seller had paid the shipping and duties (around $10). The box I received it in did state that all postage and due were paid. Hope that helps anyone!

 

Has anyone ordered from Dollmore recently? If so, if they shipped via EMS or Fedex, did you have to pay additional customs fees after delivery? Dollmore charges customs fees upon checkout, so it looks like they are paid in advance.

 

Hi everyone! I wanted to give you all an updated on tariffs. As of now, the government courts have struck down Trumps tariff. What this will mean is any global tariffs implemented by executive order will no longer be in place. Everyone can sigh in relief. Any tariffs originally placed by industry standard that congress voted on will stay. The ones done by executive order will disappear. I do not know what will happen to those who have already paid tariffs (guessing they will be out of luck). Just thought this update will be beneficial to know!

 

Hallelujah!

 

Hope is all I got in these trying times

 

Unfortunately I never stopped buying expensive dolls and accessories, but through luck and the wisdom of various dealers and artists (special thanks to luladoll, ACBJD and Lillycat), I have yet to pay a tariff on anything BJD related... hoping this keeps my odds good haha

 

recieved a package today from Iplehouse and it was the first time i have paid any tariffs on anything since they started last year or whenever it was. i've bought several dolls + doll parts since then, but up until now all my purchases were thru Alices Collections and they use a tariff free shipping method.

my order was 6 pairs of hands (i had one doll that needed a replacement and several dolls i wanted alternate hand poses for) and the total was $188. the US portion of the shipping was handled by UPS, and they sent me a tariff bill via email with my tracking number. i paid it as soon as i got it, and then my package arrived as normal.

to be honest, the tariff portion of the fees didn't bother me all that much. it was $6.90, and for me personally i feel that if i can't afford an extra $6.90 then it's probably not a smart time for me to be spending $188 on tiny plastic hands in the first place. the part i found most irritating is that the total UPS bill was $22 and the remainder of that after the $6.90 was UPS fees (the invoice was itemized).

anyway that was my current tariff experience: overall a minor annoyance

 

All of my tariffs were from UPS. They also threw away my head from South Korea. But, if they are last mile, it’s fine. Probably due to their arrangement with customs. I try to avoid using UPS for my primary shipper if possible.