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Tariffs on China-Made Skateboards Cut From 145% to 30%, China Slashes U.S. Import Duties to 10%

Act now before prices go up again!
ShreddER May 13, 2025
Tariffs on China-Made Skateboards Cut From 145% to 30%
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Made in China skateboards are seeing a major price drop after U.S. tariffs were slashed from a crushing 145% down to 30%.

According to reports, it’s part of a temporary 90-day trade agreement between the U.S. and China that also includes China cutting its import taxes on American goods from 125% to 10%.

This move comes after months of back-and-forth negotiations and gives the skate industry a rare window of relief.

Skate shops, distribution hubs, and manufacturers across the U.S. are now under the clock to stock up and save.

With tariffs this low, wholesale pricing just got way more manageable but only for the next three months.

Skateboard Deck Prices Climb to $90

If you’re a skater eyeing a new deck, wheels, trucks, bearings and griptape, this is the time to grab one before prices likely shoot back up.

With the market always unpredictable and raw materials not getting any cheaper, the 90-day tariff cut could mean short-term savings and long-term changes in how boards get made, sold, and priced.

For years, the majority of skate decks have been pressed in China due to access to Canadian maple, skilled labor, and lower manufacturing costs.

But the 145% tariff turned that advantage upside down, forcing shops to raise prices or look elsewhere.

This drop back to 30%, even if it's temporary, it could bring some stability back to the scene, especially for smaller brands that took a hit trying to keep decks affordable.

No one knows what’s coming after the 90 days are up, so shops are expected to stockpile. Expect to see flash sales, bundle deals, and more product drops as distributors take full advantage of the lowered costs.

Skaters would be wise to grab what they can. A $55 deck today might be back to $100 before summer ends.

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