The Hidden Costs of Importing Sublimation Blanks: Why Canadian Suppliers Save You Money

The Truth About 'Cheap' Imported Blanks

Many crafters and small businesses make the mistake of chasing the lowest sticker price when buying sublimation blanks, only to discover the true cost later. Here's why buying from Canadian suppliers like CRAFTERA WHOLESALE LTD  actually saves you more money in the long run:

The Tariff Trap
Since 2018, the U.S. has maintained 25% tariffs on thousands of Chinese products, including:

  • Ceramic mugs and tumblers

  • Polyester apparel blanks

  • Metal photo panels

  • Phone case blanks

These tariffs add significant costs that either:

  1. Get passed directly to American buyers

  2. Force suppliers to use lower-quality materials

Shipping Surprises You Can't Afford
Importing blanks yourself or buying from U.S. resellers means facing:
✓ 2-4 week shipping times (minimum)
✓ $100+ in unexpected brokerage fees per shipment
✓ Currency exchange losses (USD to CNY fluctuations)

✓ Customs fee

 

The Canadian Advantage
By sourcing through domestic suppliers like us, you avoid:
✗ Tariff markups
✗ Customs delays
✗ Currency risks

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