Sony cameras produced in Thailand hit by 36% Tariffs (China produced gear 34%)
Important note: We are not talking about politics here, but simply about the economic impact of the new tariffs on camera gear.
Sony manufactures overseas and the new tariffs promise a price increase for all cameras and lenses. Products made in China will be subject to a 34% tariff and products made in Thailand will be subject to a 36% tariff. Sigma lenses are manufactured in Japan and are subject to a 24% tariff. Tamron produces in Vietnam (46%). Lenses from Chinese manufacturers are subject to a 34% duty.
Rough calculation:
- Sony A1II produced in Thailand would now cost $8708 instead of the current $6499.
- Sony A7IV produced in Thailand would now cost $3347 instead of the current $2498
This doesn’t sound good. Even if companies would transfer the production to the USA this would take years. And still many components are made in many foreign countries which would again keep prices high.
UPDATE: Here the production centers for the biggets camera manufacturers:
- Canon – Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and China
- Nikon – Thailand and Japan
- Sony – Thailand and China
- Fujifilm – Japan and China
- Panasonic – China and Malaysia
- OM System (Olympus) – Vietnam and China
- Leica – Germany and Portugal
