Promotion Period: April 25, 2025 – October 25, 2025
Dear Valued Sellers,
Starting May 2, 2025, the U.S. will officially terminate the T86 duty-free policy, meaning even low-value packages shipped to the U.S. will now be subject to import duties, clearance fees, and possible delays.
Given this change — and the growing uncertainty in U.S.-China trade relations — InkPOD Fulfillment is rolling out a set of new policies to help you manage risks, control costs, and grow globally with confidence.
🚛 1. New U.S.-Only Logistics Channel:
Standard-US
To ensure stable fulfillment for U.S.-bound orders, we have launched a dedicated shipping channel:
Standard-US Channel Features:
Transit Time: 8–16 calendar days
Pricing: All-inclusive (shipping + U.S. import duties)
Carrier Integration: Powered by YunExpress, 4PX, Yanwen, and others
⚠️ Effective immediately, all previous U.S. shipping channels are suspended.
All U.S. orders will automatically switch to Standard-US.
You can check the latest shipping rates for each product on its product detail page.
🇺🇸 2. Special Discount for U.S. Orders:
10% Off Product Cost
To help you offset the impact of new U.S. tariffs, we are offering:
10% discount on the product cost for all U.S. orders
Shipping fees are excluded from this discount
No application required — the system will apply the discount automatically for U.S. destinations
🌍 3. Global Market Expansion Incentives
We are encouraging sellers to explore broader global markets by offering the following discounts for non-U.S. orders:
Period | Discount |
April 25 – July 25 | 20% off product cost |
July 26 – October 25 | 15% off product cost |
Applies to all non-U.S. shipping destinations
No sign-up needed — the system will automatically apply the discount based on shipping address
Shipping fees are excluded from the discount
💰 4. Monthly Cashback: 5% Rebate for Global Sellers
We are rewarding global growth efforts with real savings:
Reach 150 or more non-U.S. orders in any calendar month
Earn 5% cashback on the monthly product value (excluding shipping)
Cashback will be credited to your InkPOD account balance by the 5th of the following month
Real-time progress tracking is available in your dashboard
We are actively working on adding real-time cashback tracking and account balance to INKPOD — stay tuned!
📣 What You Should Do Now
Shift advertising efforts away from the U.S. to focus on other high-potential markets
Prioritize countries such as Canada, Germany, UK, Australia, Singapore, and Japan
Use Standard-US for any U.S. orders — all duties included
Check each product’s US version detail page for updated shipping rates
Track your monthly non-U.S. order volume to qualify for cashback
Why expand globally?
Lower shipping costs:
Shipping to many non-U.S. countries costs only one-third to one-half of U.S. shipping rates.
Faster delivery times:
In Europe, average delivery time is just 3–8 days — faster than many U.S. shipments!
Expanding into new regions not only helps avoid tariff risks, but also improves fulfillment speed and reduces your overall costs.
🎒 Packaging Upgrade: Smarter, Lighter, and Brandable
To help reduce shipping costs after the cancellation of the U.S. T86 tariff exemption, we are replacing traditional shoeboxes with lightweight, reusable shoe storage bags.
These upgraded drawstring bags are:
Space-saving and durable, reducing shipping costs significantly
Reusable and travel-friendly, perfect for keeping shoes clean during trips or long-term storage
Eco-conscious, offering your customers added value beyond unboxing
✨ Plus, we offer custom branding on the bags!
You can print your logo, contact info, QR codes, or slogan on the storage bag — ensuring your brand stays visible and memorable every time the bag is reused.
This is a great opportunity to turn practical packaging into mobile, long-term brand exposure — at no extra shipping burden.
🧭 Need Help?
Our support team is ready to assist you.
Chat with us via Intercom Messenger or reach out to your account manager.
Let’s grow globally — together! 🌍
—
The InkPOD Fulfillment Team