[Very Important] Follow-up Notice for Customers in the United States (No. 5) - Issued on February 21, 2026

* This notice was issued on February 21, 2026 (JST) and is primarily addressed to customers residing in the United States.

* For customers residing in the United States, please note that the only practical shipping method remains DHL, and except for certain items, import duties will continue to apply to most imported products.

* Updated on February 24, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that, effective February 24, 2026, it will suspend the collection of tariffs that were ruled unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court. As a result, it appears that the previously applicable country-specific tariffs will be replaced by a uniform 15% tariff. However, authorities have clarified that this suspension does not affect other tariff measures, including those imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act on national security grounds or Section 301 of the Trade Act targeting unfair trade practices.
https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-40b11c9

* Updated on February 22, 2026
The day after a proclamation was issued imposing a uniform global tariff of 10%, President Trump announced on Truth Social that he would raise the rate to 15%.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116109447886304328

Thank you for always choosing 8mart.

To date, we have issued four notices regarding recent changes to U.S. tariff policies.
For reference, our previous notices are listed below.

- [Important] Notice for Customers in the United States (No. 1)
https://www.8mart.jp/news/74
- [Very Important] Follow-up Notice for Customers in the United States (No. 2)
https://www.8mart.jp/news/75
- [Very Important] Follow-up Notice for Customers in the United States (No. 3) - Issued on July 27, 2025
https://www.8mart.jp/news/78
- [Very Important] Follow-up Notice for Customers in the United States (No. 4) - Issued on August 6, 2025
https://www.8mart.jp/news/79

In a lawsuit challenging the legality of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on various countries, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on February 20, 2026, that the tariffs were imposed in excess of the President’s statutory authority and were therefore unlawful.

Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/supreme-court-tariffs

In response to this ruling, the Trump administration announced the introduction of a uniform global tariff of 10%, scheduled to take effect on February 24, 2026.

Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/imposing-a-temporary-import-surcharge-to-address-fundamental-international-payments-problems/

Although it has been stated that the previously imposed tariffs will be withdrawn promptly, no details have been disclosed regarding the timing of the withdrawal or whether refunds will be issued.

ENDING CERTAIN TARIFF ACTIONS
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/ending-certain-tariff-actions/

At the same time, it has also been announced that the suspension of the De Minimis exemption - which previously allowed duty-free imports for shipments valued at up to USD 800 - will remain in effect.

CONTINUING THE SUSPENSION OF DUTY-FREE DE MINIMIS TREATMENT FOR ALL COUNTRIES
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/continuing-the-suspension-of-duty-free-de-minimis-treatment-for-all-countries/

At present, it remains unclear whether the new 10% tariff will be applied in addition to existing tariff rates, or whether country-specific tariffs will be abolished and replaced solely by the uniform 10% tariff.

To support our customers during this period of uncertainty, 8mart will continue its policy for customers residing in the United States of waiving the Extension storage fee even after 45 days from the date items arrive at our warehouse. In addition, items stored for more than 90 days will not be disposed of.

The situation remains fluid, and further changes may be announced in the future.

2026-02-21