The United States has suspended a planned tariff increase on imports from several countries that have not implemented retaliatory tariffs. However, tariff rates on imports from China have been further increased in response to China’s reciprocal measures. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued updated guidance outlining changes to China-specific tariffs and the reversion of country-specific rates for other trading partners.
Tariff Modifications:
9903.01.63: Imports originating in China, including goods from Hong Kong and Macau, will be subject to an additional ad valorem duty rate of 125%.
9903.01.25: Imports from all other countries, with exceptions noted in headings 9903.01.26 through 9903.01.33 and 9903.01.34, as well as Chinese-origin goods, will be subject to an additional ad valorem duty rate of 10%.
View Guidance here.
Tariff Exclusions:
Certain products, including specific smartphones, computers, semiconductor chips, and other items, have been excluded from the executive order on reciprocal tariffs. These exclusions were communicated by CBP in a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) notice issued on April 11.
View Exclusion here.
De Minimis Threshold Modifications:
A modified Executive Order will terminate duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China as of May 2, specifically targeting shipments sent through the international postal network. These shipments will be subject to a duty rate of either 120 percent of their value (increased from the previous 90 percent) or a specific duty of $100 per item (up from $75). Beginning June 1, the specific duty will further increase to $200 per item (up from $150).
The details of the Reciprocal Tariff are subject to change at any time, including before or after implementation.