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Guidance – Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rate for China

The following information was taken in part from CSMS# 65029337.

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on implementing Presidential Executive Order (EO) Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China,” issued on May 12, 2025.

This CSMS message updates CSMS messages 64680374,  64687696, and 64701128 with the information provided below only.

GUIDANCE

Imported products of China, including products of Hong Kong and Macau, that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 14, 2025, will be subject to a reciprocal tariff of 10%. Filers should report such products as follows:

9903.01.25 – Articles the product of any country, except for products described in headings 9903.01.26 through 9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, will be assessed an additional ad valorem duty rate of 10%.

Pursuant to the 90-day suspension articulated in the EO referenced above, the 10% reciprocal tariff will replace the previous 125% reciprocal tariff for products of China, including products of Hong Kong and Macau. Filers must discontinue the use of heading 9903.01.63.

In addition to the reciprocal tariff, please note that pursuant to Executive Order 14195 of February 1, 2025, “Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China,” as amended by Executive Order 14228 of March 3, 2025, “Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China,” products of China and Hong Kong that do not qualify for an exception remain subject to the additional ad valorem duty rate of 20% imposed by those orders.

Please note that RIM will resubmit all entries not yet paid on statement to apply the lower duty rates that took effect today. See below for the provisional tariffs:

  • China – IEEPA: 9903.01.24 / 20%
  • Reciprocal – All Countries (except for CA and MX): 9903.01.25 / 10%

RIM logistics, ltd. will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation and provide updates as necessary. Please reach out to your RIM representative if you have any further questions.