Shop Now to get Free Shipping over $88 USD and no Tax for USA customers when buying via our website.
Taxes only apply to orders placed through the Shop App.
We were proud to be one of the only Canadian disc golf stores to offer a free shipping tier for our US-based friends. We are located near the border and cross regularly to toss discs, meet customers and do businessy things.
WHY IS THIS CHANGING?
Previously orders did not require formal customs paperwork. Our shipments crossed the border and were dropped off to USPS directly, similar to any domestic US shipment.
At the end of August new US administrative changes will require formal customs paperwork, which means we have to pay a customs broker for every package or use a premium shipping method that includes customs brokerage services.
We cannot cover these extra costs.
TAXES, DUTIES AND TARIFFS
You may have noticed the price of new discs keeps increasing on our site. This is because the Canadian Government applies a tariff for any Made in USA product (Discraft, Infinite, MVP, Axiom, etc).
Previously there were no duties or tariffs for these products between our two countries so we could compete with US pricing.
Now due to recent government changes there will be further tariffs and taxes applied on shipments returning to the USA in addition to the fees that we’ve paid to the Canadian government.
We’re not sure how this will effect brands that are Made in USA.
DDP SHIPPING TIER
We want to be up front with the cost customers will pay to receive orders from Rare Discs. We want no surprises on delivery for our US customers.
Most international stores will switch to a Deliver Duties Unpaid or DDU shipping tier. This is the standard for global shipments. Upon receipt customers are required to pay the import tax and any customs brokerage fees. If they do not pay on time, their package is returned to sender or destroyed according to local policy.
Paying on delivery absolutely sucks.
We are working on a Deliver Duties Paid or DDP shipping tier. Under this system the shipping quote shown on check out will include customs brokerage, duties, taxes and tariffs.
FEELING A DEJA VU?
Yes this has happened already to China origin goods. We stopped shipping goods that were made in China to the USA in the Spring so that there were no surprises on delivery. For example, if you are shopping from the USA the Ocean Discs tab is empty. Same with Yikun or any Made in China bags, stickers, etc.
Things could change before the end of August. Things probably will change. Whoop-dee-doo. Who knows. Hopefully any changes are towards more sane and open trade.
IF YOU WANT TO GUARANTEE FREE USA SHIPPING AND A TAX FREE ORDER, PLACE YOUR ORDER ASAP.