Tariffs FAQ

As of 8/12/25:

Key Takeaways

• Order now to lock in current pricing and availability
• Price increases are happening on a rolling basis from each manufacturer
  
• Pre-Orders are suspended were necessary to avoid surprise price increases
  

When will you get additional stock?

All of the products we sell are either manufactured in other countries, or contain a majority of materials and components from other countries. About 80% of our products come from China. While items are currently shipping, there is a 30% tariff in effect that has increased prices, and will likely result in further price increases if 30% or higher becomes permanent.

There is no operating margin on certain products from Taiwan, Canada, etc where 20% - 35% tariffs are in effect. (There are also import duties and fees that add about another 6% onto those tariff costs.) Some of these suppliers have not raised MAP prices, leaving either a zero or negative operating margin. There is no point in ordering these products. We got burned with the 25% tariff when it first hit Canadian imports, and had to sell those products for cost. The continued unpredictability of trade policy and tariffs is making us hold back on ordering most things or taking any risks with new vendors.

Will prices widely increase?

Prices have increased and will likely continue to, though the exact timing and scale are still uncertain. With suppliers facing their own challenges, pricing is likely to shift as companies respond to still evolving tariff policy. We’ll continue to be as fair and transparent as possible, and we’re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.

Small businesses like MHA survive on cashflow. We don't have the money to order 12 months worth of stock, and definitely don't have the money to pay more for regular stock without raising prices. Our operating margins are already as low as 10%-15% on our most popular items. That 10-15% has to cover all of our operating expenses like employee pay, rent, utilities, credit card fees, shipping costs, software, internet, etc. It is not possible to keep the business operating with the additional tariff costs without passing those costs along through price increases.

Can I still place a pre-order? 

For now, we’ve halted most pre-orders. The reason is simple: we don’t want to make promises we can’t keep.

With costs changing so quickly, there’s a strong chance we won’t be able to honor the pricing on new pre-orders. If you already have a pre-order with us, don’t worry—we’ll reach out directly if any changes occur before it ships. You’re also welcome to cancel at any time if you prefer.