On April 15, 2025, Canada introduced new support measures for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, including a performance-based remission for automakers, a six-month temporary tariff relief for critical U.S. imports, and a loan facility to help large enterprises maintain operations and jobs. See section U.S. Tariff Dispute Support for full details.
CBP has issued updated guidance implementing reciprocal tariffs, requiring additional duties on most imported goods beginning April 5, 2025, with country-specific rates effective April 9, 2025, while excluding products properly classified under specified HTSUS provisions (e.g., 8471 - 8542) if importers report secondary classification 9903.01.32 and update entries within 10 days of release to claim exemption under Executive Order 14257, as amended.
In a sharp escalation of the U.S.–China trade war, China announced it will impose 34% tariffs on all American imports starting April 10, 2025. The move directly responds to President Donald Trump's newly imposed 34% tariff on all Chinese goods, bringing total U.S. duties on Chinese imports to over 54% when combined with previous measures. China also blacklisted 11 U.S. tech and defense firms and rolled out new export controls, signaling a significant breakdown in economic relations between the two global powers.
Effective May 2, 2025, the U.S. will end de minimis duty-free treatment for imports from China and Hong Kong, requiring formal or informal entry for all shipments—including those by mail—and imposing a 120% ad valorem tariff or, for postal items, a per-item duty of $100 (rising to $200 on June 1); no duty drawback is available on the tariff. Carriers must report shipment details to CBP, maintain international bonds, and remit duties on schedule, with CBP authorized to enforce compliance and require formal entry for any package.
Effective April 10, 2025, U.S. imports from China and Hong Kong will face a 125% reciprocal tariff, up from 84% on April 9. This is in addition to the 20% IEEPA Fentanyl Tariff imposed on March 4 (previously 10% on February 4).
Effective April 10, 2025, a 10% ad valorem tariff applies to imports from all countries except China, Hong Kong, and Macau, with exceptions listed in CSMS #64680374. This measure falls under a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs (see Annex I).
The US announced a new reciprocal tariff regime on April 2, 2025. Beginning April 5, 2025. Reciprocal tariffs duty rates vary country by country, with a 10% baseline applied broadly, and higher country-specific rates taking effect on April 9, 2025. Details, exemptions, and implementation measures are outlined.
Guidance on complying with Section 232 duties for steel and aluminum derivative products, including a Derivatives Worksheet and additional resources, such as CBP’s Section 232 FAQs (updated), for further clarification on duty assessments and reporting obligations. Note: There has been an update to reporting guidance on the country of smelt and cast if unknown.
The newly issued executive order imposes a 25% tariff on imports from any country purchasing Venezuelan oil, either directly or indirectly, as part of a broader strategy to pressure the Maduro regime and curb transnational crime. This policy, effective April 2, 2025, aims to reinforce existing sanctions while addressing national security concerns linked to Venezuela’s alleged support for illicit activities.
Commerce has finalized antidumping duties on disposable aluminum containers from China and countervailing duties on thermoformed molded fiber products from Vietnam, citing unfair trade practices. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will now determine if these imports have materially harmed domestic industries, with final duties to be enforced if an affirmative ruling is issued.
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