United States · Canada
Which K-beauty shops pay the US tariff?
Stylevana and BuyBeautyKorea say they pay the US tariff themselves, so their checkout price is what you pay. YesStyle does not pay it up front: the 12.5% tariff is collected on delivery, and YesStyle refunds it as YesStyle Credit on orders under US$1,000 if you claim within 30 days with the customs receipt.
| Shop | Who pays the US tariff | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stylevana | Stylevana pays. The price at checkout is the final amount; Stylevana covers the tariff charges itself. | Stylevana US announcement, 2025-07-30 (checked on every nuvy build) |
| BuyBeautyKorea | BuyBeautyKorea pays. States it covers the import duty on US orders on behalf of its customers. | BuyBeautyKorea shipping policy (checked on every nuvy build) |
| YesStyle | You pay, then it is refunded as credit. You pay the 12.5% tariff on delivery. YesStyle refunds it as YesStyle Credit on orders under US$1,000, claimed within 30 days with the receipt. Not cash. | YesStyle refund of customs taxes and fees (read 2026-10-04) |
The tariff itself: US import duty on Korean goods, 12.5% on the whole value of the goods from the first dollar, read from the source on 2026-10-03. How nuvy reads the US rule →
What it means for a real order to the United States
One unit each of Pyunkang Yul Cleansing Foam - 150ml, mixsoon Centella Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 50g, Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream - 100ml:
| Shop | Items | Tariff | At your door |
|---|---|---|---|
| YesStyle | $32.19 | $4.02 | $42.21 |
| Stylevana | $42.43 | shop pays | $48.22 |
| BuyBeautyKorea | $74.30 | shop pays | $83.30 |
Shipping is included in the door total where the order is under a shop's free-shipping line. YesStyle's tariff is shown because you pay it on delivery; it can be reclaimed afterwards as YesStyle Credit.
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Each shop, in detail
- Does YesStyle have tariffs?
- Stylevana tariffs to the US
- BuyBeautyKorea import duty to the US
- YesStyle duties to Canada
- Stylevana duties to Canada
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Questions people ask
Which K-beauty shops pay the US tariff?
Stylevana and BuyBeautyKorea say they pay the US tariff themselves, so their checkout price is what you pay. YesStyle does not pay it up front: the 12.5% tariff is collected on delivery, and YesStyle refunds it as YesStyle Credit on orders under US$1,000 if you claim within 30 days with the customs receipt.
Does YesStyle have tariffs?
Yes, at the border: 12.5% on Korean skincare to the US, paid on delivery. YesStyle refunds it as YesStyle Credit on orders under US$1,000 if you claim within 30 days with the customs receipt. The refund is store credit, not cash.
Does Stylevana charge tariffs?
Not on US orders. Stylevana says the price at checkout is the final amount and that it covers additional charges caused by US tariffs.
Does BuyBeautyKorea charge tariffs?
Not on US orders. BuyBeautyKorea states it covers the import duty on behalf of its customers.
Which shop is cheapest once the tariff is counted?
For one unit each of Pyunkang Yul Cleansing Foam - 150ml, mixsoon Centella Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 50g and Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream - 100ml to the United States: To the United States, YesStyle at $42.21 ($6.01 less than Stylevana). The tariff counts against YesStyle at the door even though it can be reclaimed as credit later.
What about Canada?
YesStyle refunds it as YesStyle Credit on orders under US$1,000 if you claim within 30 days with the customs receipt. That covers the GST or HST and duty the border collects. nuvy has found no statement from Stylevana or BuyBeautyKorea that they pay Canada's charges.