How Displays.Direct Helps You Avoid Rising Tariff Costs on Chinese Imports

A Strategic Advantage in a Volatile Trade Environment

As of April 2025, businesses that rely on components imported from China are facing a steep uphill battle. With U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods now stacking to rates as high as 145% or more, and in some cases exceeding 245% for specific categories, the financial impact on product development, sourcing, and inventory has become impossible to ignore.

That’s where Displays.Direct delivers a distinct competitive advantage.

Why Taiwan Matters More Than Ever

While many display companies source heavily—or exclusively—from China, Displays.Direct has long established deep relationships with trusted manufacturing partners in Taiwan. This strategic alignment wasn’t just about quality and agility—it’s now become a critical cost-saving differentiator for our customers.

Here’s why:

• Our components are not subject to the new reciprocal tariffs, which include a general 20% tariff on Chinese imports, followed by a 125% reciprocal tariff as of April 10, 2025.

• We avoid Section 301 tariff exposure, which adds an additional 7.5%–100% depending on product category.

• We bypass the loss of the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed duty-free shipments under $800 from China—but has now been eliminated for Chinese and Hong Kong goods.
  

By operating outside of this increasingly tariff-heavy pipeline, we help our customers maintain budget control, reduce landed costs, and keep lead times predictable, all without compromising on product performance.

It’s Not Just About Cost—It’s About Control

Beyond tariffs, our Taiwan-based operations give us greater supply chain transparency, more responsive production, and better oversight during prototyping and mass production phases. Our U.S.-based engineering and support teams work closely with our partners in Taiwan to manage everything from custom display integration to controller board and cable assembly production.

The result? Faster turnarounds, fewer headaches, and a smarter sourcing strategy for your product lifecycle.

End-to-End, Tariff-Resistant Solutions

Displays.Direct provides more than just screens. Our custom display systems include:

• High-bright and passive LCD displays

• Resistive and PCAP touchscreens

• Custom controller boards

• Rugged cable assemblies

• Optical bonding and full module design

By consolidating your display supply chain through us, you not only streamline development—you also avoid the cost and risk of relying on China-based sourcing in an increasingly unstable trade environment.

Future-Proof Your Display Strategy

In today’s economic climate, where you source matters just as much as what you source. With U.S.-China tariffs showing no signs of easing and supply chain uncertainty becoming the norm, Displays.Direct provides a smart, stable alternative through our Taiwan-based manufacturing and U.S.-based engineering.

Ready to explore a custom display solution without the tariff burden? Contact us today to speak with our team or request a custom quote.