The United States Government has instituted a 25% nationwide duty (tax) on derivative articles of steel, which includes all Quickscrews manufactured in Taiwan. This duty went into effect on March 12, 2025. Determining the least disruptive way to address this cost increase has been a priority, but it must be passed on through increased pricing.

Overseas freight continues to be impacted by the ongoing international conflict, where the Houthis, a designated terrorist group, are firing on international shipping vessels. Some recent stabilization in freight costs has been observed, which provides an opportunity to help limit the impact of the duty increase.

Efforts are being made to push primary manufacturers to reduce pricing in order to assist in keeping costs down and offset the additional duties. The goal is to achieve up to a 5% decrease in finished goods material costs to help further offset the increase.

Based on current information, a price increase will take effect on April 28th. Two implementation methods are being considered. The increase will be the same in both cases, but applied differently:

Surcharge on Orders – A percentage-based surcharge will be applied to each order to cover the additional duties. Order confirmations and invoices will include a surcharge box displaying the percentage added and the extra charges due to the duties.

Updated Price Lists – Customer price lists will be updated to reflect the new pricing. Once completed, customers will be notified and can request their updated price lists as needed.

The exact percentage of the increase is still being determined, with expectations ranging between 6% and 11%. Additional time is needed to focus on reducing the increase and the effects it would have on the valued craftspeople and businesses that rely on Quickscrews’ 37 years of fastener expertise and service to build, create, and deliver quality work. Every effort will be made to implement the least impactful changes to business operations.

Respectfully,

Greg Wiener

CEO and Founder

Quickscrews International Corp.   

Dear Valued Quickscrews Customer,

The U.S. government has announced a new round of tariffs, impacting imported steel and aluminum products.

A 25% tariff will be applied to these materials from any country outside the USA.

For official details, you can review the announcements here:

Aluminum Tariff Increase: [Executive Order]

Steel Tariff Increase: [Executive Order]

At Quickscrews, we stand behind the craftspeople who create the things we connect around. We know that woodworking is more than just a trade—it’s what brings people together, from furniture that fills homes to cabinets that store memories.

While these changes present challenges, we’re in this together. Our commitment to quality, fast shipping, and exceptional service remains unchanged. We will fully comply with all laws and ensure the appropriate tariffs are applied to affected products.

To help you better navigate and understand these metal tariffs, MetalMiner has produced an in-depth guide. You can access the PDF directly here.

Thank you for your continued support. No matter what changes come, we’ll keep supporting the woodworkers, builders, and makers who craft the things that fill our world.

If you have any questions please contact using the information below or chat with your local sales consultant.  

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Quickscrews International, Inc

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