Our Goods Are CUSMA-Exempt (No Duties Upon Delivery)

The $800 Exemption is Gone - What This Means For Our U.S. Customers

As of today (August 29th, 2025), the long-standing de minimis rule (which allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. without duties) has ended. That means every package crossing the border now requires duties to be prepaid, unless the goods are exempt under trade agreements.

The Good News: Marty Lynn Knitwear is CUSMA-Exempt

Because our knitwear is 100% Canadian wool, grown on the Prairies, milled in Canada, and knit in our Alberta studio, our pieces qualify as CUSMA-exempt (Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement). That means:

• I will include a CUSMA Certification of Origin with every U.S. package.
• You will not be charged import duties when your order arrives.
• Local state sales taxes may still apply, depending on where you live.

What If Duties Are Charged by Mistake?

Sometimes border agents miss the CUSMA slip, and duties are accidentally applied. Don’t panic, the duties receipt usually includes instructions on how to apply for a refund through U.S. Customs.

Why This Matters?

This change is a reminder of why shopping local fibre makes a difference. By choosing garments that are grown, milled, and knit close to home, you not only support fair wages and regenerative farming, but you also benefit from trade agreements that recognize the value of regional production. At Marty Lynn, I’m committed to making sure your pieces arrive without hidden costs or surprises, and that every step, from sheep to sweater, is traceable and fair.