Amendment To Reciprocal Tariffs And Updated Duties As Applied To Low-value Imports From The People’s Republic Of China

Purpose and Authority:

• The order addresses the national emergency resulting from significant U.S. trade deficits.
• It utilizes authority from constitutional and legislative provisions, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act.

Response to Retaliation:

• Following the People's Republic of China's (PRC) announcement of a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, the U.S. is modifying its Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) to counteract this retaliation.
• Effective April 9, 2025, the duty on certain imported goods from China will increase from 34% to 84%.

Adjustments to Duties:

• Ad valorem duty rates will be raised from 30% to 90%.
• The per postal item duty during specified time frames will rise from:
  • $25 to $75 before June 1, 2025.
  • $50 to $150 on or after June 1, 2025.

Implementation:

• Relevant government officials (Commerce, Homeland Security, Trade Representative) are tasked with enforcing this order, involving potential regulatory amendments.
• All government departments are instructed to take necessary actions to execute the order.

Legal Clarifications:

• The order does not affect the existing legal authority of government departments or agencies.
• It is intended to be compliant with relevant laws and appropriations, and does not create enforceable rights for individuals against the U.S. government.