U.S. CBP updates guidance on reciprocal tariffs
Adds the actions that are effective April 9, along with those effective on April 5, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today issued detailed guidance on the implementation of additional duties on imported merchandise as per Executive Order 14257, effective from April 5, 2025, with further updates effective April 9, 2025 (read TradeNewsFlash)
Today’s guidance—CSMS # 64680374—is an update to CBP guidance issued April 4, 2025 (read TradeNewsFlash), adding the actions that are effective April 9, 2025, along with those effective on April 5, 2025.
Key points include:
- Chapter 99 secondary classification requirement: Importers must report a HTSUS Chapter 99 secondary classification for reciprocal tariffs on all imported merchandise, specifying whether the tariff applies or if an exception is claimed.
- Additional duty rates: A 10% additional ad valorem duty rate applies from April 5, 2025, which will be replaced by country-specific rates for goods from 83 countries starting April 9, 2025. These rates vary by country, ranging from 11% to 50%.
- Exceptions: Specific HTSUS classifications (9903.01.26 to 9903.01.34) outline exceptions to the additional duties, including products from Canada, Mexico, goods in transit before certain dates, and others like donations or informational materials.
- Chapter 98 exemptions: Additional duties do not apply to goods entered under Chapter 98, except for specific subheadings related to repairs or processing.
- Foreign trade zones: Articles admitted to U.S. foreign trade zones must be under "privileged foreign status" and are subject to duties upon entry for consumption.
- Drawback and de minimis: Drawback is available for additional duties, and the de minimis exemption continues to apply, except as modified by related executive orders.
- Reporting and HTSUS sequence: Detailed instructions are provided for reporting duties, especially for goods with U.S. content, and the sequence for HTSUS numbers on entry summary lines.
Another CBP release—CSMS # 64687696—provides that articles from China (including Hong Kong and Macau) will be assessed an ad valorem rate of 84%, replacing the previous rate of 34%.