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2025 Tariff Updates

This is an evolving situation—tariff rates, country designations, and rules are subject to change.

16 April 2025

Trade negotiations are evolving quickly! All parties in the supply chain industry should recognize that these widely impactful laws will change regularly and significantly. OIA Global publishes news advisories, including updates about the latest tariff developments. We encourage you to bookmark some of these helpful resources for future reference.

Summary of Effective Dates

February 4, 2025—IEEPA 10% tariff

March 4, 2025—IEEPA raised to 20%

March 12, 2025—SEC 232 (Steel/Aluminum) tariff expansion

April 3, 2025—Autos (25% tariff under Section 232)

April 10, 2025—Reciprocal Tariffs 125% for China, Hong Kong and Macau

April 5, 2025—Reciprocal Tariffs (10%)

May 2, 2025—De Minimis elimination (China/Hong Kong)

May 3, 2025—Auto parts (25% tariff under Section 232)

May 12, 2025—China/USA Agree to Cut Tariffs.

90 Day Suspension of Ad Valorem Duties on China.
Suspension of Country-Specific Ad Valorem Rate of Duty.
De Minimus tariff reduced from 120% to 54%

Executive Orders & Regulations

May 12th, 2025 Executive Orders

90 Day Suspension of Ad Valorem Duties on China: The Executive Order will suspend for a period of 90 days application of the additional ad valorem duties imposed on China as listed in Annex I to Executive Order 14257 (as amended by Executive Order 14259 and Executive Order 14266, and clarified in the Presidential Memorandum of April 11, 2025 (Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended).

Suspension of Country-Specific Ad Valorem Rate of Duty: Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on May 14, all articles imported into the customs territory of the U.S. from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, shall be, consistent with law, subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 10% subject to all applicable exceptions set forth in Executive Order 14257 and the Presidential Memorandum of April 11, 2025.

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Tariffs

Imposed on February 4, 2025, at 10%, increased to 20% on March 4, 2025, with additional reciprocal tariffs up to 84% starting April 5, 9.
90-Day Pause for Reciprocal Tariffs effective April 10, 2025, reducing rates to 10% for all countries, except China which was increased to 125%
Not eligible for duty drawback.
Example total duty burden: COO:CN HTS = 7%, Sec 301 = 25%, IEEPA = 20%, Reciprocal = 125% → Total = 177%

In-Transit Provision

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided guidance on its IEEPA webpage concerning the applicability of the in-transit provision. The in-transit provisions for reciprocal tariffs only apply to the vessel mode of transportation and do not apply to other modes of transportation such as air, rail, truck, etc.

De Minimus

Effective May 2, 2025, goods < $800 from China or Hong Kong are no longer allowed.
Still applies to goods from other countries.
Carriers must report shipment data to CBP; possible future expansion to Macau.

May 12: De Minimis Tariff Decrease: Decrease the ad valorem rate of duty set forth in section 2(c)(i) of Executive Order 14256 of April 2, 2025 from 120% to 54% as modified by Executive Order 14259 and Executive Order 14266.

Section 232 Tariffs

Steel and aluminum: 25% duty effective March 12, 2025, applies to HTS Chapters 73 & 76, including derivatives.
Automobiles & Parts:
- Cars: 25% from April 3, 2025
- Parts: 25% from May 3, 2025
- USMCA-eligible autos: Tariff applies only to non-U.S. content
- Misstatements: Subject to retroactive tariffs and clawback provisions

In the Federal Register, U.S. CBP provided instructions for importers, customs brokers, and filers about submitting import entries for the 25% tariffs on certain automobile parts from all countries. The 25% tariff will take effect with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on May 3rd.

Tariff Rates by Country

Please reference the complete list here.

How This Affects You

Cost Implications: Tariffs may significantly raise the total landed cost of your products, affecting margin and pricing models.

Supply Chain Shifts: You may need to reconsider where you source products or materials to avoid excessive tariffs.

Customs Complexity: Additional documentation, declarations, and compliance steps may be required for entry processing.

How OIA Can Help

Alternative Sourcing: Tap into our global network to explore supplier options in low- or no-tariff countries.

Compliance Support: OIA’s customs specialists can assist with classification reviews, eligibility for exclusions, and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Planning: We’ll work with you on proactive strategies to mitigate current and future tariffs’ financial and operational impact.

Consultations: We’ll help you evaluate the impact of tariffs across your supply chain and identify risk areas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Do I need to act now?

Yes. Many of these tariffs are already in effect. If you import goods into the U.S., your costs and documentation requirements may have changed.

2. Can I change suppliers to avoid tariffs?

In many cases, yes. OIA can help you explore sourcing options in lower-tariff countries or regions.

3. Are there ways to recover or reduce tariffs?

Some mitigation strategies may be available, but certain tariffs—especially under IEEPA—do not allow duty refunds. Based on your products and trade lanes, we’ll help you determine what’s possible.

4. Will this affect my delivery times?

Possibly. While transportation timelines are stable, customs clearance may take longer due to more complex entry requirements and reviews.

5. Will these tariffs change again?

Yes. This is an ongoing situation. Rates and rules are subject to change with little notice.

6. Where can I get more information?

Visit https://www.oiaglobal.com/news/advisories for the latest updates. Or, contact your OIA Global representative to navigate the situation together.

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