• Mitigating Tariffs on Pianos Exported to Germany for Re-Build and Return to USA

    Question: Scenario: I have a client that exports useable antique pianos to EU.  Pianos are exported to EU for “rebuild” with new parts/refinishing and then brought back to the USA.  Tariffs when imported back to USA for resale are applied to the value added (parts + labor) in the EU country only. (Example: exported piano […]

  • Reciprocal Tariffs 90 Day Pause

    Question: I am sure no one in the group has the firm answer, but based on for example with USMCA being extended, do we believe the 90 day pause on reciprocal tariffs will be extended? It seems like countries are working with the Trump administration for a resolution. Interested in the group’s thoughts on this […]

  • IEEP tariffs and Instruments of International Traffic

    Question: Are IIT, HTSUS 9803.00.50, subject to IEEP tariffs?   I did not see an exclusion in the EO for them.  This could be disastrous for the chemical industry if they are subject to the tariffs (not that we are not already facing an economic catastrophe). Answer 1: Please review CSMS Message: CSMS # 64649265 – […]

  • Section 232 and Reciprocal Tariffs

    Question: I have asked our consultants, lawyers and customs brokers. Everyone appears to have a different interpretation, so I am posing the same question here: If declaring Section 232 on a derivative from China the customs broker currently reports 2 lines. Line 1 non-aluminum content and Line 2 aluminum content. Will line 1 be subject […]

  • X-V Sets and Tariffs (Section 301 + IEEPA)

    Question: Hello, If you import a set with the essential character item as origin Vietnam, but a component item as origin China, is the origin China item subject to tariffs (either/both Section 301 and IEEPA)? When importing a set, we understand that the X item sets the duty rate, but the V items are only […]

  • Monitors of 8528.52.0000 vs 8528.59.3350 – IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff Exclusion

    Question: Hi, I’m in the process of performing a tariff review of monitors currently being imported.  I’m being asked if 8528.52.0000 can be applied for 2 monitors as described below. Both are currently classified as 8528.59.3350. This would be a tariff change, not a newly classified item. Item 1 -Basic non-touch LCD display monitor – […]

  • Prototype provision 98178501

    Question: I have reviewed the database of previous answers but can’t find anything related to my query specifically. We are a start-up company aiming to ship instruments under “product evaluation” to the US in coming months.  The evaluations will occur at 1-2 identified sites and are likely to run for approx. 6-12 month testing/evaluation periods. […]

  • Canadian Countermeasures – Exemption for CUSMA

    Question: With the recent tariff on U.S goods imported goods, have you heard anything on a possible exemption for CUSMA-compliant goods, similar to the exclusion effective in the United States? As a Canadian company reselling locally, that would be a significant relief to get such type of exemption. Just wondering if the Canadian government is […]

  • China Tariff Increase

    Question: Hi All,  Based on the information that came about about the increase in China Tariff which are now at 125% (9903.01.63).   Is this in addition to the China tariffs set forth in the beginning of 2025, 20% (9903.01.24) or does the China 125% include all prior China tariffs? If the 125% does not include […]

  • Reciprocal Tariffs April 9th Cutoff Definition

    Question: For the country-specific reciprocal tariff rates of 9903.01.43 – 9903.01.76, “Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on provided in the provided in the provided in the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in […]

  • Bonded warehouse or FTZ impact on reciprocal tariffs

    Question: Suppose we enter import goods subject to reciprocal tariffs into a bonded warehouse and reciprocal tariffs a later repealed. 1. When we withdraw from the bonded warehouse and enter for consumption, do we pay the reciprocal tariff anyway because it’s based on when the goods arrived in the U.S. and entered the bonded warehouse? […]

  • Reciprocal tariffs and exclusions, what gets excluded?

    Question: I’m unclear what is excluded in the recent tariffs announced. On April 5 there is 10% duty on all, then on April 9 the reciprocal duty per country is in affect and if the country does not have a reciprocal duty listed then they are subject to 10% duty (not including MX/CA). There are […]