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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Daniel D. Fox" data-source="post: 9738720" data-attributes="member: 55033">Wanna play a game of Tariffs & TTRPGs?If you’re importing books, make sure your factory uses HTS code 9903.01.31, which classifies printed RPGs as exempt from reciprocal tariffs. I provide a full account of what you should do as an indie or bigger TTRPG publisher here: <a href="https://sllswrd.games/home/f/tariffs-tabletop-rpgs-and-what-you-need-to-know-as-a-publisher" target="_blank">Tariffs, Tabletop RPGs, and What You Need to Know as a Publisher</a>But if you want the TL;DR version:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use the right HTS code: Make sure your factory lists 9903.01.31 on bills of lading and customs docs for books and printed RPG materials. This classification is broadly exempt from tariffs.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Books are covered: Chapter 49 of the HTSUS makes clear that printed books and publications fall under the exempt categories.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Communicate clearly: Don’t assume your factory knows this, spell it out to avoid delays, extra costs, or misclassification.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">De minimis exemption ends Aug 29: The old $800 duty-free threshold is gone. All imports, no matter how small, will now face tariffs.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How to avoid surprise fees: Buy U.S.-made, shop local, or order through Amazon/retailers that warehouse in the States. Even small overseas orders (like a single T-shirt or handheld console) will now get hit with duties.</li> </ul>I work in mass market board games and on Zweihander RPG Reforged Edition, among other tabletop RPGs. Here's some practical, real advice that you should follow to address reciprocal tariffs, regardless if you are indie or in mass market TTRPG books: <a href="https://sllswrd.games/home/f/tariffs-tabletop-rpgs-and-what-you-need-to-know-as-a-publisher" target="_blank">Tariffs, Tabletop RPGs & What You Need to Know as a US Publisher</a></blockquote>

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