WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Business Wire) -- As the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implements new fees on Chinese-related vessels—up to
50pernettonforChina−ownedshipsand
120 per container for Chinese-built carriers—supply chain costs for electronics imports have surged. Yet our radios continue to reach U.S. shelves with consistent quality, thanks to proactive logistics planning and rigorous quality control.
The new maritime fees, part of the U.S. 301 actions targeting the shipbuilding industry, have increased our ocean freight expenses by approximately 18%. To mitigate impacts, we secured long-term contracts with mixed-fleet carriers and reinforced quality checks at port facilities. "Each radio undergoes triple inspections—before shipment, upon arrival, and post-clearance—to ensure maritime transit doesn’t affect performance," explained our Supply Chain Director.
Retailers report customer satisfaction remains high, with returns due to manufacturing defects holding below 0.3%. "Even as shipping costs rise, the radios’ clear reception and robust build keep them competitive," said a spokesperson for a national electronics chain. Our Q3 quality audit further validated this, with 98% of surveyed consumers rating the products "excellent" in durability.
