Faculty & Staff Resources

We would like to inform you about the recent appearance of "tariff" fees on some quotes due to newly imposed tariffs. Please be aware of the following guidelines regarding these fees:

1. Fixed Pricing Contracts: For quotes under fixed pricing contracts, whether through a UTSA contract, a UTSSCA Alliance contract, or another purchase off an accredited GPO, our position is that tariffs will not be allowed.
2. Non-Contract Purchases: For purchases not under contract, you may encounter tariff fees on quotes. Unfortunately, some suppliers may exploit this situation to add extra profit under the guise of a legitimate tariff fee, which may not be justified.

As a reminder, Purchasing reviews only a portion of the quotes used for campus procurement.

For purchases under $15,000 processed at the departmental level, please review your quotes carefully. If you encounter a specific line item for a “tariff fee,” do not hesitate to question the supplier about the basis of the fee and the country of origin to determine the appropriateness of the tariff before submitting your requisition. As always, please feel free to reach out to your Procurement Specialist for assistance.

Our team is committed to collaborating closely with our key suppliers as we navigate this new and challenging landscape. While we are still early in the process and long-term impacts are difficult to assess, our office will continue to share information as we progress.