Dear Importer,
The additional 10% tariff on all goods made, grown or produced in China is in effect (As of 12:01 AM February 4th, 2025.)
Key Points Of The Trade Action With China:
- The 10% tariff on products from China and Hong Kong is in addition to any existing tariffs in place prior to the announcement.
- Even goods that previously received an exemption be it an exclusion and/or reduction under Section 301, still qualify for these tariffs.
- De minimis, referred to as Section 321, or shipments valued at less than $800, will no longer apply for shipments of products of China and Hong Kong. This means they are not eligible for Entry Type 86 Entries and must be declared as a formal consumption entry with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- No duty drawback allowed for the additional duties paid.
- Goods acquired for personal use, donations of certain items, goods typically entered under a 98 HTSUS, and informational materials, are exempt if they meet specific criteria. Formal entry will likely still be required but duties may not apply if the shipment meets the criteria.
- Goods in transit if loaded prior to February 1, 2025 on the last conveyance prior to entry into the US, or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on February 4, 2025, are exempt but only until March 7, 2025 if they can prove qualification for the exemption.
How Will You Pay Duties?
- Duties will be reflected on your PCB invoice and CF7501 and can be paid directly to us, which we will remit to the government. Please be advised immediate payment may be required prior to release.
- If you remit your duties yourself via the ACH program, you will be notified of your duty amounts on your PCB invoice and CF7501, as well as your weekly standard reporting. You will experience minimal delays in shipment processing.
Please continue to watch this space for more details as they unfold.
