Key Takeaways
- Anbernic has suspended shipments to the U.S. from China.
- The company still has some stock in its U.S. warehouses, but it could soon be depleted.
- Meanwhile, Amazon and AliExpress sellers charge an additional markup for Anberic consoles.
Anberic, a company that makes Nintendo Gameboy-style retro handheld consoles, has suspended shipments to the U.S. due to tariffs.
American Gamers who want to buy Anberic handhelds can still purchase them from the company’s domestic warehouses and e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon or AliExpress. However, as more exporters cut U.S. deliveries, existing stock may not last long.
Anberic Suspends U.S. Shipments From China
In a recent announcement, Anberic told customers it will be suspending all orders shipping from China to the United States, “due to changes in U.S. tariff policies.”
For now, the company still has U.S. stock of some of its consoles. But other devices like the Anberic RG 406H can only be shipped from China and are currently unavailable to customers based in the U.S.
Consoles Still Listed on Amazon, AliExpress
As of Tuesday, April 22, most Anberic consoles could still be bought on Amazon and AliExpress.
However, in some cases, e-commerce marketplaces charged a considerable markup compared to buying straight from Anberic.
For instance, an RG 406H that would have cost $159.99 when it could still be ordered from the company’s Chinese warehouse is listed for $199.99 on Amazon.
The most budget-friendly models are likely to see the biggest price increases.
Anberic’s Gameboy Advance SP clone, the RG35XXSP, is listed on the company’s website for $49.99, but U.S. stock is already completely depleted.
Meanwhile, the same model retails on Amazon for $79.99 and on AliExpress for $58.79.
Supply Chain Uncertainty
As a small electronics manufacturer that ships directly to consumers, Anberic has traditionally avoided import duties.
However, the firm is now caught up in the government’s plans to impose tariffs on shipments worth less than $800, which is scheduled to come into force on May 2.
Even as other electronics are spared from the highest tariffs under an exemption for smartphones and laptops, consoles will likely be taxed as toys, exposing them to the government’s new duties.
Ongoing uncertainty over which goods fall into which tariff bucket has left importers and exporters in limbo.
For its part, Anberic said it is awaiting further details from the government. “As soon as we receive confirmed updates regarding import duties, we will promptly inform our customers and publish our revised policy,” the company stated.
James Morales is CCN’s blockchain and crypto policy reporter. He has been working in the news media since 2020, writing about topics such as payments, banking and financial technology. These days, he likes to explore the latest blockchain innovations and the evolving landscape of global crypto regulation.
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