Tariff Impact on Craft Supplies: Our Plan for Price Stability

Understanding Recent Changes

The handcraft supply industry is experiencing significant shifts due to recent policy changes. In April 2025, the U.S. implemented new tariffs, including a 10% universal tariff and additional "reciprocal tariffs" targeting specific countries. These changes have increased the average effective tariff rate to 11.3% - the highest since 1943.
As a community of makers, we believe in transparency and working together through challenges. Here's how these changes may affect our industry and what Bramble Berry is doing to navigate them.

How Tariffs Impact Craft Supplies

Many ingredients essential to our DIY products are sourced globally. Key materials affected include:

• Essential oils and fragrance components
• Certain base oils and butters
• Packaging materials
• Colorants and additives

Similar to what's happening in other industries, these tariffs have "led to increased material costs which has made it all the more expensive to import or manufacture craft products in the U.S."

Our Proactive Approach

At Bramble Berry, we're taking several proactive steps to minimize the impact on our maker community:

• Strategic Inventory Management: We're carefully timing purchases and adjusting inventory levels to maximize efficiency.
• Diversifying Supply Chains: Where possible, we're exploring domestic alternatives and suppliers from countries with more favorable trade agreements.
• Bulk Purchasing: We're leveraging our purchasing power to secure better rates on key ingredients.
• Process Optimization: We're reviewing internal processes to identify efficiency improvements.

Our Commitment to You

While some price adjustments will be necessary, we pledge to:

• Maintain the high-quality standards you expect
• Be transparent about any changes
• Continue providing exceptional customer service and education
• Adjust prices downward if tariff situations improve

Moving Forward Together

The maker community has always been resilient and innovative. We believe that together, we'll navigate these changes while continuing to create beautiful, high-quality handcrafted products.
We welcome your questions and feedback as we move forward. Please check our updated FAQ section for more information or contact customer service directly.

With gratitude, The Bramble Berry Team