🚨 Important Update: Bike & Component Shortages + Tariff Recovery Fee Explained

Recent shifts in U.S. trade policy—including the removal of the de minimis exemption and steep increases in import tariffs—are significantly disrupting the bike industry. These changes are driving up costs, delaying shipments, and tightening supply chains. Unfortunately, we expect this to result in bike and component shortages, especially on high-demand models, much like what we saw during the early COVID pandemic.

What This Means for You

  • 🔥 Inventory will be limited – Many items may sell out quickly and restocks will take longer.

  • 📈 Prices are likely to increase – Tariffs on bikes and parts have risen as high as 185%, impacting nearly everything we import.

  • 🛒 Now is the time to buy – Ordering now is your best bet to lock in availability and current pricing.

Introducing the Tariff Recovery Fee (8%)

To avoid blanket price hikes, we’re implementing an 8% Tariff Recovery Fee on affected items. It’s a targeted and transparent way to share just the portion of rising costs directly tied to these tariffs—nothing more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tariff Recovery Fee?
An 8% charge added to your order to help offset increased costs from new import tariffs on bicycle components and accessories.

Why am I being charged this fee?
Because the cost of bringing in many products has gone up drastically. Instead of raising prices across the board, we’re only applying this fee to affected items—and showing it clearly.

Is this fee refundable?
Yes. If you return or exchange your item under our standard policy, the Tariff Recovery Fee will also be refunded. No hidden fine print.

Why not just raise product prices?
We believe in transparency. Rather than bury the increase in our pricing, we’re itemizing it. When tariffs drop, so will this fee.

Are other brands doing this?
Yes. Most brands are adjusting prices or adding similar surcharges. We’ve just chosen to handle it openly and fairly.

What if tariffs go back down?
We’ll reassess immediately and adjust or eliminate the fee as soon as we can. We monitor changes in trade policy closely.

What We’re Doing About It

We’re not just reacting—we’re acting.

  • 🔄 Diversifying our supply chain to reduce dependence on any one country

  • 📣 Advocating for small business relief from these tariffs through trade organizations

  • 🧠 Monitoring for exemption or rollback opportunities and ready to respond quickly

  • 💬 Keeping our customers informed, with honest and transparent communication every step of the way

We appreciate your support as we navigate these challenges. We're committed to maintaining the value, quality, and service you've come to expect from State Bicycle Co.—and we’re doing everything possible to stay ahead of these disruptions.

📬 Still have questions? Reach out anytime at info@statebicycle.com