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How Tariffs Could Reshape Your Etsy Shop (+ Free Shop Checklist)

Major tariff changes are coming to Etsy sellers—and this time, they come with sharper teeth and fewer loopholes. As of April 2025, the U.S. government is not only raising tariffs on certain imports, but it’s also closing the de minimis exemption on goods from China.

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How to Calculate Etsy Shipping Prices in 2025

Shipping on Etsy is changing in 2025, and as an Etsy seller, you need to stay ahead of these updates to keep your pricing competitive and your profits intact. With Etsy removing handling fees from calculated shipping and major carriers raising rates, it’s time to rethink how you approach shipping costs.

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Using TikTok for Etsy: Short-Form Video in 2025

Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage sellers, is encouraging sellers to embrace short-form video content as a powerful way to market their products and grow their audience on social media. Inspired by the success of platforms like TikTok, Etsy is making moves to help sellers adapt to this fast-paced marketing landscape.

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The Real Costs of Free Shipping on Etsy

Free shipping is one of the most powerful incentives you can offer online. Why? Because it’s one less decision for a shopper to make before they buy your product. Once a customer sees “Free Shipping,” the price displayed is effectively the price they pay—with no extra fees. But what does free shipping cost you?