Mavic 4 Pro batteries

[mavic3usa]

Got an OEM battery from eBay seller in Japan; had to pay a little more ($225 reg. $195 not incl tax) for it but got it in 5 days. No extra fees or tariffs; no issues in customs. Beat any possible changes to De Minimus.

There's always a risk when you get your M4P fly more combo that you get one or more dead batteries with no immediate help from DJI. With no DJI drones coming into the US probably doesn't affect accessories as much but probably so with batteries. I felt I needed 1 or 2 extra batteries just in case the situation gets worse after all you cannot fly a drone without a good battery. Battery prices are a little high, can't risk them going much higher, looks like there is room to run especially with M4P prices creeping up.

Paid​

Aug 20-Completed

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Tracking available​

Aug 21-Completed

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Delivered​

Aug 25

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eBay seller details: MEKKEMON_JPN

MIZUHO KIMURA
1-11-12, Seiwadai, Minamikawachi Gun, Taishi Cho,
Osaka Fu 5830996
Japan

Here's the FedEx shipping details:

Commodity Information​ COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURING HARMONIZED CODE(S) DESCRIPTION JP CAMERA GRIP CONTROLLER S/N4078

 

[Suren]

He put in a different item description so customs don't give issues.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Got an OEM battery from eBay seller in Japan; had to pay a little more ($225 reg. $195 not incl tax) for it but got it in 5 days. No extra fees or tariffs; no issues in customs. Beat any possible changes to De Minimus.

There's always a risk when you get your M4P fly more combo that you get one or more dead batteries with no immediate help from DJI. With no DJI drones coming into the US probably doesn't affect accessories as much but probably so with batteries. I felt I needed 1 or 2 extra batteries just in case the situation gets worse after all you cannot fly a drone without a good battery. Battery prices are a little high, can't risk them going much higher, looks like there is room to run especially with M4P prices creeping up.

Paid​

Aug 20-Completed

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Tracking available​

Aug 21-Completed

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Delivered​

Aug 25

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eBay seller details: MEKKEMON_JPN

MIZUHO KIMURA
1-11-12, Seiwadai, Minamikawachi Gun, Taishi Cho,
Osaka Fu 5830996
Japan

Here's the FedEx shipping details:

Commodity Information​ COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURING HARMONIZED CODE(S) DESCRIPTION JP CAMERA GRIP CONTROLLER S/N4078

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Yup! Looks like a camera grip controller (S/N4078) manufactured in Japan to me! LOL!

They have to also fraudulently declare the country of origin, in addition to disguising the contents, as the tariffs are based upon country of origin, which is deemed to be where it was manufactured, not where they are shipping it from.

 

[mavic3usa]

"Effective August 29, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the duty-free de minimis exemption for all shipments to the U.S. will be removed, including those from Japan, and all shipments under $800 will now be subject to duties, taxes, and fees. This change affects both express carriers like FedEx and postal services, with Japanese postal services (like Japan Post) receiving a six-month transition period until February 28, 2026, before facing regular ad valorem rates, while FedEx shipments will be subject to the new 15% tariff immediately. "


How long before this spreads to other countries and carriers:

Japan Post suspends some US-bound mail after US ends duty exemption

Japan Post said on Monday it will suspend accepting some postal items to the United States, due to U.S. President Trump's order to terminate the global "de minimis" exemption, a rule exempting low-value items from customs duties.

www.reuters.com

 

[GadgetGuy]

"Effective August 29, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the duty-free de minimis exemption for all shipments to the U.S. will be removed, including those from Japan, and all shipments under $800 will now be subject to duties, taxes, and fees. This change affects both express carriers like FedEx and postal services, with Japanese postal services (like Japan Post) receiving a six-month transition period until February 28, 2026, before facing regular ad valorem rates, while FedEx shipments will be subject to the new 15% tariff immediately. "


How long before this spreads to other countries and carriers:

Japan Post suspends some US-bound mail after US ends duty exemption

Japan Post said on Monday it will suspend accepting some postal items to the United States, due to U.S. President Trump's order to terminate the global "de minimis" exemption, a rule exempting low-value items from customs duties.

www.reuters.com

The Korean and Japanese tariff free "underground railroad" for DJI drone shipments to the U.S. will have to be severely modified to adapt to the expiring $800 de minimus exception.

More importantly, the true country of origin on Customs Declaration Forms by the seller will also be heavily scrutinized, as the tariffs are based upon the country of origin which is China, which is where the drones are manufactured, rather than the country from which they are being shipped. The correct tariff is therefore 30%, not 15%.

Stay tuned for how they adapt. They are a crafty bunch. There is an additional Korean de minimus extension until January 2026 solely for postal mail. Expect some exploitation of that, but arrival will be slower.

My second tariff free Creator Combo from Korea has already cleared Customs in Anchorage, where it sat for 3 days in FedEx possession, and will now finally be delivered tomorrow, under the wire by just 3 days. Total of 9 days after the seller shipped it, rather than the 4 days for Express Shipment via UPS on the first.

 

[mavic3usa]

More eBay details on tariffs FYI: Tariff updates: US buyers & sellers | eBay.com

 

[GadgetGuy]

More eBay details on tariffs FYI: Tariff updates: US buyers & sellers | eBay.com

"However, if you refuse the package because of import fees or shipping provider charges, eBay Money Back Guarantee does not apply."

"Keep in mind, sellers aren’t required to accept cancellations due to unexpected import fees, customs requirements, or delivery charges from shipping providers."

"We’re here to support sellers as they adjust to new tariff requirements. If valid tracking shows that shipping delays were caused by customs or the shipping provider, we’ll adjust late shipment rates and remove any related defects. For negative feedback related to import fees or delivery issues, just request feedback removal and we’ll review it."

"There’s no change to our return policy. Buyers are responsible for paying any applicable import fees, including tariffs and customs charges, and providing any required personal information. Sellers aren’t required to accept cancellation requests due to unexpected import fees, delivery requirements, or charges from shipping providers or customs."

How can I prepare my buyer for changes to import policy?​

"Be transparent. Include a mention of any applicable import fees in the listing cost if your item was manufactured outside of the US, and make yourself available to answer buyers’ questions."

 

[mavic3usa]

"However, if you refuse the package because of import fees or shipping provider charges, eBay Money Back Guarantee does not apply."

"Keep in mind, sellers aren’t required to accept cancellations due to unexpected import fees, customs requirements, or delivery charges from shipping providers."

"We’re here to support sellers as they adjust to new tariff requirements. If valid tracking shows that shipping delays were caused by customs or the shipping provider, we’ll adjust late shipment rates and remove any related defects. For negative feedback related to import fees or delivery issues, just request feedback removal and we’ll review it."

"There’s no change to our return policy. Buyers are responsible for paying any applicable import fees, including tariffs and customs charges, and providing any required personal information. Sellers aren’t required to accept cancellation requests due to unexpected import fees, delivery requirements, or charges from shipping providers or customs."

How can I prepare my buyer for changes to import policy?​

"Be transparent. Include a mention of any applicable import fees in the listing cost if your item was manufactured outside of the US, and make yourself available to answer buyers’ questions."

Yeah, that's brutal. What a mess.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Yeah, that's brutal. What a mess.

Basically, it screws the buyer, and the seller gets off Scot-free with your money, and you get the 30% additional tariff bill that is supposed to apply, if you want the merchandise, or, if you refuse to pay the tariff bill, you lose your money and the merchandise!

 

[GadgetGuy]

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Mavic 4 Pro Carried by Chinese National Seized by US Customs

Yesterday at 4:20 AM

Chinese traveler, with family in tow, refuses to surrender his $2,000 Mavic 4 Pro, bought in China, to US Customs upon arrival in the U.S.. Makes a scene, tries to grab it back, and gets into a physical altercation with the Customs Officers. Visa revoked after a 5 day investigation, entire family deported back to China. Now he is blaming DJI, suing them. DJI originally agreed to compensate him for the purchase price because of the forfeiture, as they had assured him he could bring it in. They rescinded that offer, once they found out what a scene he had caused. All this over a $2,000 drone...

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[Ralph thompson]

For those who can, just take a lovely vacation in Canada, beautiful place, congenial politics, great food, kind empathic people and lots of DJI drones

 

[GadgetGuy]

For those who can, just take a lovely vacation in Canada, beautiful place, congenial politics, great food, kind empathic people and lots of DJI drones

Indeed, now. That was not the case until recently, especially on the Creator Combo. Got to keep it in Canada, though!

Bringing it back legally into the United States requires paying almost $2300 in additional tariffs at the border. That's a 60% surcharge!

 

[Ralph thompson]

Indeed, now. That was not the case until recently, especially on the Creator Combo. Got to keep it in Canada, though!

Bringing it back legally into the United States requires paying almost $2300 in additional tariffs at the border. That's a 60% surcharge!

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Ouch. You could always come and live in Canada, as long a you like cold winters. )

 

[GadgetGuy]

Ouch. You could always come and live in Canada, as long a you like cold winters. )

Great skiing at Whistler!

 

[tstr14]

The cartels are putting DJI drones inside packages of drugs to be smuggled into the US.

 

[mavic3usa]

I recently saw this message posted elsewhere:

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Info for customers on the stoppage of shipments from other countries to the US​

(I am not part of UPS Corporate, please take info with a grain of salt.)

What's going on?

Many countries have announced that they are stopping almost all shipments to the US. This means that any future packages that were intended for the US cannot leave the country via government postal services. DHL has also suspended shipments from some countries to America. The list includes many European countries, Australia, and Japan, among others.

Why is this happening?

The US President removed the "deminimus value" exemption on international shipments. Basically, items under $800 in value didn't have to go through detailed inspection by the Customs office, a government organization that regulates and checks packages entering the US. This is why companies like Temu thrive, they have low shipping costs for low-priced items - at least, they used to. China was the first to have the deminimus value exemption removed, but it has since been expanded to the entire globe. Nearly every package in the US must be inspected by Customs, along with having a broker (an official within shipping companies) verify the information, which has an extra fee.

The rollout of this plan has been haphazard, to say the least. Countries and companies alike are having issues figuring out how to interpret the rules, as breaking them could come with hefty penalties. The rules are also changing constantly - the fees today might be different by the time the package arrives next week. Rather than face this uncertainty and possible money loss, countries are choosing to stop shipments altogether. Shipping companies are also making similar decisions.

Is this because of the tariffs?

No, but yes. Technically, this is due to the deminimus value being revoked, which is not a tariff per se, but it's part of the larger effort to put tariffs on international goods. There is some confusion on whether items under $800 will be tariffed at their actual value, or given a flat $80 fee. That would mean a $10 item would now cost $90 on top of any other shipping payments. There is also confusion about whether Trump's statement that "items under $100 won't have fees" will actually be implemented.

So what do I do now? What if I have a shipment now/in the future?

The flow of goods has stopped from some countries to the US, but items from the US can still go to those countries (for now). If you have placed an order that has not yet shipped, contact the company you bought it from to figure out your next steps. You might get a refund rather than the item, unfortunately. If you were planning to buy a future item (e.g. a preorder or a Christmas present) your options are to buy local, buy from another country that does not have a shipping restriction, or physically go to the country and get the item. Yes, it sucks, but those are the only options right now.

Who should I be angry at?

NOT the people at the Post Office! This is a foreign country's reaction to a decision made by the US President, the local mail carrier has no affect on how this happened. If your order gets cancelled, please don't take it out on the customer service reps, who also had no say in this matter. You can be mad at the other countries for making this decision, but ultimately, this is because of the Carrot in Chief. We got what we voted for.