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 […]
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 […]
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Suppose we enter import goods subject to reciprocal tariffs into a bonded warehouse and reciprocal tariffs a later repealed. 1.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? […]
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 […]
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placing products in a Customs Bonded Warehouse that are subject to these new tariffs the tariffs are deferred, but when withdrawn for consumption, let’s say sometime after these tariffs reduce or go away, what rate of duty is paid at time of withdrawal?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 […]
