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Important EU Update: De Minimis Tax Changes Now Reflected in Our Shipping

Important EU Update: De Minimis Tax Changes Now...

Richard Moonstreet Ceramics

Understanding the New EU De Minimis Rule The European Union has recently implemented changes to its de minimis shopping tax regulations. The de minimis threshold, which previously allowed certain low-value...

Important EU Update: De Minimis Tax Changes Now...

Richard Moonstreet Ceramics

Understanding the New EU De Minimis Rule The European Union has recently implemented changes to its de minimis shopping tax regulations. The de minimis threshold, which previously allowed certain low-value...

a few things!

a few things!

Richard Moonstreet

Hey gang! Been a while since I used the blog part of this website, apologies! But I've been quite busy lately with some life updates - I got married in...

a few things!

Richard Moonstreet

Hey gang! Been a while since I used the blog part of this website, apologies! But I've been quite busy lately with some life updates - I got married in...

Why Etsy and Evri are the most annoying compani...

Richard Moonstreet

I'm lucky enough to sell a bit via Etsy as well as my direct website, and I figured there's never any harm in opening a new channel to reach a...

Why Etsy and Evri are the most annoying compani...

Richard Moonstreet

I'm lucky enough to sell a bit via Etsy as well as my direct website, and I figured there's never any harm in opening a new channel to reach a...

The Impact of New US Import Tariffs on Small Bu...

Richard Moonstreet Ceramics

The recent changes to US import tariffs have sent annoyances worldwide. On July 30th, 2025, the US government scrapped the de minimis rule, which previously allowed goods valued under $800...

The Impact of New US Import Tariffs on Small Bu...

Richard Moonstreet Ceramics

The recent changes to US import tariffs have sent annoyances worldwide. On July 30th, 2025, the US government scrapped the de minimis rule, which previously allowed goods valued under $800...

Royal Mail Update Richard Moonstreet Ceramics

Royal Mail Update

Richard Moonstreet

Did I make a duck just for this announcement? Maybe...Anyway! Royal Mail is bad now.There's a lot of news in the UK about how they are struggling financially (after no...

Royal Mail Update

Richard Moonstreet

Did I make a duck just for this announcement? Maybe...Anyway! Royal Mail is bad now.There's a lot of news in the UK about how they are struggling financially (after no...

The Wet History of Rubber Ducks

Richard Moonstreet Ceramics

Rubber ducks have become an iconic symbol of childhood, gracing bathtubs and toy boxes around the world. But did you know that these beloved bath-time companions have a rich and...

The Wet History of Rubber Ducks

Richard Moonstreet Ceramics

Rubber ducks have become an iconic symbol of childhood, gracing bathtubs and toy boxes around the world. But did you know that these beloved bath-time companions have a rich and...