If you're looking for tariff-free poly mailers or exploring U.S.-made packaging options due to the recent surge in import tariffs, you might not need to make the switch just yet.

The recent introduction of new tariffs - often referred to as "Trump tariffs" or "Trump taxes"- on goods manufactured in China and other parts of Asia has prompted many American businesses to reconsider their supply chain strategies. For packaging products like poly mailers, that usually means looking closer to home.

But will sourcing poly mailers made in the USA really be the most economical choice?

Why U.S.-made Poly Mailers may not save you money

While avoiding tariffs sounds like a smart move, here’s why American-made poly mailers might still cost more:

• Higher Demand = Higher Prices

  As companies flock to domestic manufacturers, the price of U.S.-made poly mailers is expected to rise due to increased demand and extremely limited capacity.
  
  

• Imported Raw Materials Still Get Taxed

  Even if poly mailers are manufactured in the U.S., many of the raw materials used (like polyethylene film) are still imported - and subject to tariffs. This will drive up the cost of the finished goods.
  
  

• Labor and Infrastructure Costs Are Higher in the U.S.

  Manufacturing in the United States inherently comes with higher operating costs. Even without tariffs, U.S. production is generallly more expensive than outsourcing to Asia because of high labour and infrastructure costs.

Smarter Sourcing: Vietnam and Indonesia

Better Packaging has manufacturing in countries outside of China, like Vietnam and Indonesia, and can offer a very cost-effective alternative to sourcing from tariff-heavy regions.

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Looking for a reliable poly mailer supplier with flexibility across Asia? We operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the region and can move production to help you minimize tariffs without sacrificing quality or turnaround time.

Contact us today for a competitive quote on your custom poly mailers.