PSA Temporarily Suspends Direct Submissions from Canada, Mexico, and China Due to New Tariffs

The card grading industry is feeling the impact of newly imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong, leading PSA to pause direct submissions from these countries. The 25% tariff, which took effect on March 4, would place significant additional costs on PSA, prompting the grading giant to suspend certain international submissions while evaluating next steps.

How Tariffs Are Affecting PSA’s Grading Services​

According to a post on X (@nesterp99), PSA was absorbing the cost of the new tariff, meaning that a $1,000 card submission would result in $250 in import fees. Given the high volume of international submissions, continuing under these new regulations would be financially unsustainable for PSA.

Canadian Customers Still Have Submission Options​

While direct submissions from Canada are paused, collectors in the country can still get their cards graded through alternate channels:

• PSA’s official drop-off center in Halifax, Nova Scotia remains open.
• PSA Authorized Dealers in Canada can continue to accept submissions.

This ensures that Canadian collectors have continued access to PSA’s grading services despite the tariff-related disruption.

No Clear Solution Yet for Collectors in Mexico and China​

PSA addressed the situation in a press release, stating they are actively working on a resolution for customers in China. However, the company did not mention an alternative submission process for collectors in Mexico, leaving uncertainty about when services might resume.

PSA’s Official Response to the Tariff Complications​

In their statement, PSA acknowledged the inconvenience for international customers and assured collectors that they are working on a solution:

"We do apologize to our customers in these countries for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. We will provide further updates as they become available, as we strive to keep PSA authentication and grading services accessible to all collectors worldwide."

What This Means for the Future of PSA International Submissions​

With PSA evaluating its options, collectors in Canada, Mexico, and China will need to stay updated on further developments. The card grading industry is already navigating long turnaround times due to demand, and these new tariff-related restrictions could create additional delays for international collectors.

Until PSA announces a new submission process, collectors in affected regions will have to rely on authorized dealers, third-party submission services, or alternative grading companies.