Navigating Tariffs: Why Supplement Sellers Can Count on ClickBank And What to Do Next

You’ve probably noticed huge tariff headlines making the rounds lately, particularly the elevated tariffs on China. The updates are coming fast and furious, and it’s hard to know what will happen next.

Of course, ClickBank supports a lot of dietary supplement sellers, and you may be among them. If you haven’t felt a pinch yet with your margins or cost of goods sold (COGs), you’re probably at least bracing for a possible impact from tariffs. 

No one can predict with 100% certainty what’s going to happen, even the seasoned entrepreneurs and product owners on ClickBank – but many are watching for rising raw material costs, increased manufacturing expenses, or general supply chain disruption.

So, in this quick update, we want to put your mind at ease and share a few words of wisdom to help you weather whatever’s ahead. 

1) Resilience Is in Our DNA

ClickBank is one of the only constants in a constantly-changing industry.

For more than 25 years, ClickBank has supported sellers in not just economic booms, but challenging times as well – most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve persevered through supply chain headaches, tightening consumer spending, and all kinds of market ups and downs.

In all of that time, our marketplace has continued to thrive – and so have the sellers who call ClickBank home.

We’re proud of that resilience, but even more than that, we’re committed to being a true partner for our vendors. That means offering tools, insights, and support that’ll help you handle whatever may come at you – and emerge stronger on the other side.

2) The CPA Commission Calculator 

Let’s be real: Tariff hikes and rising COGs can squeeze your margins quickly. If you’re selling physical products like supplements, you’re likely already thinking about making changes or coming up with contingency plans for your pricing and logistics.

Well, that’s why we wanted to remind you about ClickBank’s CPA Commission Calculator.

Many of our top sellers offer cost-per-action (CPA) commissions to their affiliates, which means knowing exactly how much you can afford to pay per sale without putting your profit margins at risk. 

The CPA Calculator helps you do just that by factoring in not just your COGs, but also your refund rates and historical performance to generate the optimal CPA rate for your product (both overall and per affiliate).

Here’s what you should know about the ClickBank CPA Calculator:

• You must have an established ClickBank account to use the calculator, as it pulls from your historic performance data to recommend an optimal CPA rate.
• If you’re selling a physical product, make sure to include your COGs when setting up your product. Without this info, the calculator can’t show you accurate profitability metrics.
• CPA affiliates aren’t debited for refunds or chargebacks – so your account absorbs those costs. The calculator helps you plan for that.
• You must maintain a positive account balance to offer CPA commissions. If your account dips below zero, your CPA setup reverts to standard revenue share.

So, what’s the key takeaway? 

ClickBank’s CPA Calculator is a crucial tool to keep you profitable when working with affiliates – even as your costs fluctuate. It’s designed to keep you informed and protect your bottom line while continuing to attract high-quality affiliate traffic and sales.

Want to learn more? Check out our article on the ClickBank CPA Calculator and get thorough answers to all of your CPA questions!

3) No Plans to Raise Fees – Period

We know the last thing you want during times of economic pressure is a surprise fee hike. That’s why we want to be clear: ClickBank has no plans to increase our prices or platform fees in response to these market conditions.

Our goal is to be the most vendor-friendly partner in the space, which means making sure our platform continues to be affordable and profitable for you. 

Let’s Tackle This Together

You may be riding high in your business right now or you may be tightening your belt. Either way, we’re here to support your journey as a supplement seller on ClickBank. 

If you haven’t already, we recommend you take a few minutes to review your COGs, product setup, payouts, and overall affiliate strategy. You should also consider whether a CPA model could offer you a more stable approach in this shifting economic climate.

Do you have any questions? As always, our account managers are here to help you navigate the path forward.

ClickBank has your back. Thank you for partnering with us!