US Slaps Back at China with Fresh Tariff Hikes Now
Published Date: 4/15/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is changing its import taxes to respond to other countries’ trade punishments, especially China’s big tariff hike on American goods starting April 10, 2025. These new rules affect businesses trading with China and aim to keep U.S. trade fair and protect the economy. Expect higher tariffs on some imports soon, making trade a bit more expensive but balanced.
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China import duty raised to 125%
Imports from the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau) that are entered for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 10, 2025 will be subject to an amended ad valorem duty rate of 125% (changed from 84%). This change is set by amendments to HTSUS heading 9903.01.63 and related notes.
De minimis ad valorem raised to 120%
The ad valorem duty rate that applies to certain low-value (de minimis) imports from the People's Republic of China is increased from 90% to 120%. This change is described in section 4(a) of the order and applies to the de minimis duty referenced in Executive Order 14256 as modified.
Postal-item duty increases for small parcels
The per-postal-item duty on goods (as described in section 2(c)(ii) of Executive Order 14256) is increased: for items entered on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 2, 2025 and before 12:01 a.m. on June 1, 2025 the duty rises from $75 to $100; for items entered on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 1, 2025 the duty rises from $150 to $200. These increases apply to postal items containing goods as specified in the referenced order.
Temporary 10% tariff on Annex I partners
From 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 10, 2025 until 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on July 9, 2025, articles imported from trading partners listed in Annex I to Executive Order 14257 are, except for China, subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 10 percent (with applicable exceptions in Executive Order 14257). This suspension and replacement applies to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during that period.
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