Shipping Update: U.S. & Puerto Rico
Effective August 29, 2025
Due to new tariffs and fees imposed by the Trump administration, we’ve temporarily suspended shipping to the United States and Puerto Rico. These charges make it impossible for us to ship without losing money on each order.
Good news for locals: Our retail boutique in Palm Passage, St. Thomas is open and fully stocked. Come shop in person for apparel, accessories, and local art not found anywhere else!
What changed?
A long-standing duty-free exemption (de minimis) was eliminated for shipments moving from U.S. territories to the U.S. and Puerto Rico. As a result, duties of roughly 20%–60% plus per-item processing fees now apply before we can even tender a package. These charges are on top of the actual postage.
Cost example (why we can’t ship right now)
| Women’s Linen Pants | $139.00 |
| Estimated tariff/duty | $69.50 |
| Processing fee | $8.76 |
| Shipping | $14.95 |
| Total | $232.21 |
Totals vary by item and origin; this example shows how quickly mandatory charges add up.
What this means for your order
- U.S. & Puerto Rico: We’re not accepting shipments at this time.
- Virgin Islands: In-person shopping is available at our Palm Passage boutique.
How long will this last?
We’re monitoring policy and carrier changes closely. If a sustainable solution appears, we’ll reinstate shipping right away and update this page.
Can I place an order for local pickup?
At this time, please visit our boutique to shop in person. If we add a local pickup option, we’ll post it here.
Why mention the Trump administration?
We aim for transparency. The current tariff structure stems from policy changes under the Trump administration that removed the duty-free threshold for these shipments.
Visit Us in Palm Passage
Fish Face Palm Passage, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI
Hours: 9:30 am to 5-ish pm most days. More in the winter, fewer in the summer.
Questions? Call: (340) 775-5129 or Email: fishface@gmail.com
Last updated: October 2, 2025
