Question: As we know by now, there is an exception from the reciprocal tariffs for aluminum articles. This raises several questions: 1. Does the exception apply only to derivative articles in Chapter 76? 2. Or does it include aluminum derivative articles outside of Chapter 76? If the answer is 2, above, as we also may […]
Question: With the IEEPA and 232 tariffs, are any customs brokerage firms increasing their disbursement fee or not paying duty/tax on behalf of their importers? For brokers, the duty outlay has increased significantly. Answer 1: Hello, Yes, many customs brokers are adjusting their disbursement fees or changing their policies due to the increased financial risk […]
Question: Who knows if when placing products in a Customs Bonded Warehouse that are subject to these new tariffs the tariffs are deferred, but when withdrawn for consumption, let’s say sometime after these tariffs reduce or go away, what rate of duty is paid at time of withdrawal? Asked by: Jim Wickstead – Jim.Wickstead@IGT.com Answer […]
Question: Hello Members, The company I work for imports rolls of paper which are typically duty free. The new announcement and order of reciprocal tariffs this afternoon includes a line that states, “Some goods will not be subject to the Reciprocal Tariff. These include: (1) articles subject to 50 USC 1702(b); (2) steel/aluminum articles and […]
Question: With the recent tariff actions imposed by President Trump, I am seeking strong opinions as to whether any or all of these various tariffs can be claimed in drawback. Asked by: Jim Wickstead – Jim.Wickstead@IGT.com Answer 1: Duty drawback is available for legacy use, (prior to this year) and for the April tariff announcements […]
Question: How are you interpreting “final mode of transport” for Annex I in the reciprocal tariff EO? The tariffs apply “with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except that goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of […]
Question: Hello Members, The company I work for imports rolls of paper which are typically duty free. The new announcement and order of reciprocal tariffs this afternoon includes a line that states, “Some goods will not be subject to the Reciprocal Tariff. These include: (1) articles subject to 50 USC 1702(b); (2) steel/aluminum articles and […]
Question: Steel die castings HTS: 7325.99.5000 Aluminum die castings HTS: 7316.99.51xx From my research, it appears both items would be subject to: -Section 232 Tariff of 25% and -IEEPA of 20% and any additional duties, taxes and fees. Am I missing anything? Please advise. Thanks! Answer 1: No – Section 232 and IEEPA do not […]
Question: A little informal poll, if I may. How much are Trump’s tariffs costing your company? I’ll go first. Most of our products are made in China. 25% Section 301 tariff. 20% IEEPA tariff. Steel and aluminum tariffs hard to average, but a few percent on our main products. 25% upcoming tariff for countries importing […]
Question: A little informal poll, if I may. How much are Trump’s tariffs costing your company? I’ll go first. Most of our products are made in China. 25% Section 301 tariff. 20% IEEPA tariff. Steel and aluminum tariffs hard to average, but a few percent on our main products. 25% upcoming tariff for countries importing […]
Question: We have steel boxes specially designed for the international transport of our products. These boxes have been reused for many years and the countries of smelt, melt, and pour have been lost to history. In the past, we have treated these as packing materials, prorating their value over the contents. I know that wood […]
Question: The new IEEPA tariffs are time consuming for operators to input. Are any customs brokerage firms implementing an IEEPA surcharge? Answer 1: I know we have implemented a $5.00 surcharge on any entries containing IEEPA or 232. Answer 2: Yes, we just received notification for a nominal charge.
