Tariff Tracker
Government tariff actions that move sign material costs, oldest first, and the supplier surcharges that cite tariffs.
- Announced Apr 9, 2025 · Effective Apr 10, 2025US Government (IEEPA reciprocal): 125 (on top of 20% IEEPA = 145%)Hits: China imports (banner, display hardware, LED components, printers)CBP CSMS 64701128; later reduced to 10% reciprocal (through 2025-11-10 per Thompson Coburn); triggered Grimco 20-40% China-sourced increases · source
- Announced Jun 3, 2025 · Effective Jun 4, 2025US Government (Section 232): 50 (from 25)Hits: Aluminum and aluminum derivatives (sheet, coil, extrusions, ACM content)Applied to aluminum content of derivatives; UK stayed at 25% · source
- Announced Aug 19, 2025 · Effective Aug 18, 2025US Government (Section 232 / BIS): 50 on metal contentHits: 407 additional steel/aluminum derivative HTS categoriesInclusions process; non-metal content subject to other tariffs · source
- Announced Feb 20, 2026 · Effective Feb 20, 2026US Supreme Court: struck downHits: IEEPA tariffs (reciprocal / fentanyl)Court held IEEPA does not authorize tariffs; CBP refund process (CAPE) underway; temporary Section 122 surcharge followed and was ruled unlawful by CIT (refund order stayed on appeal) · source
- Announced Apr 2, 2026 · Effective Apr 6, 2026US Government (Section 232): 50 full value (all/mostly aluminum); 25/15/10 derivative tiersHits: Aluminum products & derivatives - restructured to full-value tiersShift from metal-content to full-value assessment; Federal Register 2026-06-04 adjusted (US-content threshold for 10% rate lowered 95%->85%) · source
Supplier notices that cite tariffs (10)
| Supplier | Product | Change | Announced | Effective | Material | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mactac | All products Line-item tariff; % not published on APC log | not stated | May 8, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | Vinyl & Graphic Films | US | source |
| Roland DG | Roland printers/inks (tariff charge) Mid-West Sign Supply pricing post (title-only post; % and date from post title; announced = post date); tariff charge | +10% | May 6, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | Printers, Inks & Paint | US | source |
| Avery Dennison | Graphics films (tariff surcharge) Mid-West Sign Supply pricing post (title-only post; % and date from post title; announced = post date); tariff surcharge | +2.5% | May 1, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Vinyl & Graphic Films | US | source |
| Grimco | Scrim and mesh banner (China-sourced) Grimco notice re 125% China tariffs, reposted by Restylers International; RI members effective 2025-04-14 | +25% | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Banner & Display | US | source |
| Grimco | Display hardware (China-sourced): Briteline rollup +20%, GP-BASE +35%, banner stands +40%, steel frames +40% Same Grimco tariff notice; per-product % listed in product column | +20-40% | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Banner & Display | US | source |
| INX Digital (Triangle Inks) | Digital UV, solvent and water-based inks Line-item tariff; % not published on APC log | not stated | Apr 7, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | Printers, Inks & Paint | US | source |
| Epson | All Epson products (printers, ink, parts, warranties) Tariff increase announced effective immediately; RESCINDED 2025-04-10 after the 90-day reciprocal tariff pause (per Grimco notice and APC tariff log) | +24% rescinded | Apr 6, 2025 | Apr 6, 2025 | Printers, Inks & Paint | US | source |
| Gemini Inc. | Metal letters/plaques/thin-gauge signs (fabricated, flat cut, cast) Tariff surcharge; phase 1 (fabricated/polished flat cut) was set for 2025-03-06 then delayed to 2025-04-15; Gemini cited 15-20% domestic raw-metal increases; no surcharge on acrylic/PVC/laminate | +10% | Mar 5, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Aluminum & Metal | US | source |
| Allanson / Lighting Components | All Allanson lighting components (LED, power supplies) Mid-West Sign Supply pricing post (title-only post; % and date from post title; announced = post date); tariff charge | +7% | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | LEDs & Power Supplies | US | source |
| Signworld America | All products (temporary tariff adjustment) "Temporary 10% price increase... effective immediately"; page undated (live as of 2026-10-19) | +10% | — | — | Banner & Display | US | source |
Not legal advice. Tariff rates and refund status change often; confirm with your customs broker. Download tariff data (CSV)