*****UPDATE FEBRUARY 23RD*****
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods do not apply to any items in our shop, except those that are manufactured in Canada and only for orders over $800USD.
The items for which the tariff applies are:
Maple Phone Stand
Maple Tablet Tray
Maple Yarn Box
Birdhouse Box
Cake Box
Our leather goods are crafted in Ukraine, cork in Portugal, baskets in Turkey, needles, hooks and notions in the U.S., UK, and various other countries, so they are not affected by this tariff.
The de minimis exemption remains, meaning that parcels valued under $800USD are not subject to tariffs.
We know the uncertainty around these tariffs has been confusing and frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience and support.
During the past few weeks, we received many emails and messages with questions about how these tariffs would be collected. To clarify:
👉 Thread & Maple will never collect tariffs from U.S. customers directly. These are customs duties imposed by the U.S. government when goods from Canada cross the border—similar to how VAT is applied in Europe.
👉 The tariffs are charged by U.S. Customs at the time of entry, not at checkout on our website. This means the tax would be due upon arrival in the U.S., not as part of your purchase with us.
👉 While we can’t control these tariffs, we are doing our best to ease the impact by offering a Tariff Offset Discount on the maple wood items listed above, helping to lower the overall cost for you.
THANK YOU for standing by us during this uncertain time. Your support means everything—to us, to our artisans in Ontario, and to the future of our small business.
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At Thread & Maple, we’ve always been about more than just crafting beautiful organizers and accessories for makers. We’re a small, passionate team that cares deeply about our craft, our community, and the people behind every stitch and seam. But right now, we’re facing a challenge that threatens the future of small Canadian businesses like ours—and we need your support.
The 25% Tariff: A Devastating Blow to Small Businesses
On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order directing the United States to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada to take effect on February 4, 2025. On February 3rd, the president PAUSED the tariff release until March 1st, 2025.
Starting March 1st, 2025, a 25% tariff will be added to all Canadian-made goods imported from Canada into the U.S for all parcels valued over $800USD.
The tariffs will remain in effect indefinitely, until the president decides to remove them.
This drastically increases costs for American customers shopping from Canadian brands. For a $100 Canadian maple wood item, this means an additional $25 in tariffs, plus often significant brokerage fees, making the final cost $125 or more — a steep increase that we know is hard to absorb.
For large corporations, these costs may be frustrating but manageable. For small, independent businesses like ours, however, they can be devastating. We don’t have the capital or mass production scale to simply absorb this increase, and we fear the impact this will have—not just on us, but on our incredible artisans who have supported us every step of the way.
Helping You Save: Our Tariff Offset Discount
We’re incredibly grateful for our U.S. customers, who make up a huge part of our community and allow us to keep doing what we love. To help ease the burden, we will be offering a 10% Tariff Offset Discount on all Canadian Maple Wood items ordered by U.S. customers from March 1st onward.
🔹 How It Works:
When you apply the code MADEINCANADA at checkout, you’ll receive 10% off your the Canadian maple wood items in your order.
Set your shipping country to United States and then apply the code.
This helps offset the tariff, reducing your final cost significantly.
Example: A $100 item would normally cost $125+ after tariffs. With the discount, your cost drops to $112.50 —a meaningful difference. Please note that some carriers often charge brokerage fees over and above the tariff fee that goes to the government, which we have no way of calculating or estimating in advance.
This discount will be in effect as of midnight March 1st, 2025 EST.
Be sure to set your shipping country to United States and enter MADEINCANADA into the discount code field.
We would like to highlight that when shopping from a Canadian website, you don’t have to pay U.S. sales tax, which helps counterbalance the added tariff.
Our Commitment to Keeping Shipping Affordable
We know that shipping costs can add up quickly, and we’re committed to keeping them as low as possible for our U.S. customers. While the actual cost to ship our products to the U.S. averages $20 per parcel (2kg or less), we only charge a flat $10 shipping fee—covering half of the cost ourselves.
We’re also continuing to offer free shipping on all U.S. orders over $250.
Your Support Makes a Difference
By choosing to shop with us, you’re not just purchasing a knitting accessory—you’re directly supporting a small business, skilled artisans, and a global knitting community that thrives on creativity and connection.
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We know this tariff is frustrating, and we’re doing everything we can to make it easier for you to continue enjoying the handcrafted pieces you love. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for standing by us, for choosing handmade, and for being a part of the Thread & Maple family.
With gratitude,