Overview

• Anbernic has stopped all shipments from China to the U.S., effective immediately, due to changes in U.S. tariff policies.
• The company recommends U.S. customers purchase from its limited domestic warehouse stock, which is not impacted by import duties.
• The removal of the de minimis exemption has eliminated duty-free imports under $800, significantly raising costs for low-value goods like Anbernic's devices.
• Other retro handheld makers, such as Retroid, are also pausing U.S.-bound shipments, with Retroid's suspension set to begin April 25, 2025.
• Consumers face rising prices and dwindling availability, with third-party platforms like Amazon and AliExpress becoming more expensive options as U.S. inventories deplete.