U.S. Tariff Policy Change: What You Need to Know

Hey BETAFPV Community,

If you’ve felt a ripple in the FPV space lately, you’re not alone. A seismic shift in U.S. import policies is reshaping how we ship products—and we want to cut through the noise with the facts.

What’s Changed?

Effective May 14 - Tariff Lowered to 30%
The 24% reciprocal tariff imposed on April 2 has been suspended for 90 days, and the escalated 125% rate announced April 8–9 has been permanently canceled under the latest U.S.-China joint statement. Tariffs on affected Chinese imports are now reduced to 30% (comprising the 10% reciprocal rate and the 20% fentanyl-related tariffs) retroactively.

Effective April 10, 2025 - 145% Tariff on Chinese FPV products
A staggering 145% tariff applies to FPV products imported from China. Drones, batteries, motors, frames—anything in this category now costs significantly more to bring stateside. 

Effective May 2 - Cancellation of the T86 policy
The Entry Type 86 Guidance (T86 Policy), which allowed duty-free entry for packages valued at $800 or less from China Mainland and Hong Kong, has been terminated. Every shipment, big or small, now faces customs scrutiny, paperwork, and potential tariffs.

What This Means for You

Longer Wait Times: Customs hurdles could add days or weeks to delivery times. Plan ahead!

Standard Shipping: A flat $10 fee added to cover increased shipping costs and tariffs (free shipping no longer available). We cover 100% of tariff fees—no extra costs to you.

Expedited Shipping: Customers are responsible for ALL applicable tariffs.

Important Notes:

1. If your local customs requires supporting documentation (e.g., invoice or clearance paperwork), please contact us in advance to ensure compliance.
   
2. Shipping fees may be adjusted as trade policies evolve. We'll always notify customers of any changes through our website.

How We’re Responding

We’re not here to sugarcoat it—this sucks. But we’re hustling to adapt:

Absorbing Costs Where Possible: We’ve trimmed internal margins before passing fees to you.

Transparency Promise: No hidden fees. What you see at checkout is what you pay.

What You Can Do

Order Early: Order earlier than usual to buffer delays.

Stay Updated: Follow our blog/newsletter for real-time policy changes.

Need Help? Our support team is here: Go to Help Center or contact support@betafpv.com directly.

Final Word

To everyone sticking with us: thank you. Your passion fuels this community, and we’ll keep fighting to keep you flying. We’re optimizing logistics, negotiating with global partners, and even exploring US warehouse options. Change is messy, but we’re in this together.

Fly fast, stay agile, and keep those rotors spinning. We’re in this together.

— The BETAFPV Team