New Tariffs on China Target Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain Crisis
Published Date: 3/6/2025
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Summary
The U.S. government is updating extra taxes on certain products from China to fight the flow of synthetic opioids. These changes affect importers bringing in goods from China and will adjust the tax rates starting soon. This move aims to cut down illegal drug supplies while impacting trade costs.
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Higher Tariffs on Certain Chinese Imports
If you import goods that are products of the People’s Republic of China, you will face increased duties because the Secretary of Homeland Security amended the February 12, 2025 notice to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The change implements increases required by Executive Order 14195 and its amendments (Executive Order 14200 and the March 3, 2025 amendment).
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