UPDATED GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Imports of Steel and Steel Derivative Products

BACKGROUND

On June 3, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation, Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862) (“Section 232”), increasing from 25 percent ad valorem to 50 percent ad valorem the tariffs previously imposed pursuant to Section 232 on certain imports of steel articles and derivative steel articles from all countries, effective for covered goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on and after 12:01am eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025, except for products of the United Kingdom for which the Section 232 tariffs on such imports will remain at 25 percent ad valorem.

See important updates throughout this message on duty rates, effective dates, and Section 232 duties based on the value of steel content for imports classified in Chapter 73.

GUIDANCE

Steel articles and derivative steel articles entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 4, 2025, a 50 percent duty rate shall apply to products of all countries except for products of the United Kingdom, to which a 25 percent duty rate applies as specified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) headings below:

9903.81.87/9903.81.94 (UK): Iron or steel products (except derivative articles)

9903.81.88/9903.81.95 (UK): Iron or steel products except for derivative articles that are admitted to a U.S. foreign trade zone under “privileged foreign status” before June 4, 2025, and entered for consumption on or after June 4, 2025. Read More→

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Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the timing of duty calculations on immediate transportation in bond entries subject to Section 232?

  For entries covered by an entry for immediate transportation, and with a country of origin and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification subject to the Section 232 Presidential Proclamations, such entries shall be subject to the duty rates in effect when the immediate transportation entry was accepted at the port of original importation, pursuant to 19 CFR 141.69(b), which states:

  Merchandise which is not subject to a quantitative or tariff-rate quota and which is covered by an entry for immediate transportation made at the port of original importation, if entered for consumption at the port designated by the consignee or his agent in such transportation entry without having been taken into custody by the port director for general order under section 490, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1490), shall be subject to the rates in effect when the immediate transportation entry was accepted at the port of original importation.

• Are Section 232 duties eligible for drawback?

  As noted in CSMS 18-000317, no drawback shall be available with respect to the Section 232 duties imposed on any aluminum or steel article.

• Can 9903.01.33 be claimed if the imported article is classified under a Section 232 new derivative tariff number but contains no steel or aluminum and is therefore not subject to section 232 duties?

  No. The phrase "subject to Section 232 actions" implies that Section 232 duties are owed and payable. If the article does not contain any steel or aluminum that is subject to Section 232 duties, then HTS 9903.01.33 cannot be claimed. However, the IEEPA-based reciprocal duty may be applicable unless an exception applies.

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USITC Votes To Continue Investigations Silicon Metal from Angola, Australia, Laos, Norway, And Thailand

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of silicon metal from Australia, Laos, and Norway that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Australia, Laos, and Norway.  The Commission also determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of silicon metal from Angola that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of silicon metal from Thailand that are allegedly subsidized by the government of Thailand. 

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of silicon metal from Angola, Australia, Laos,  Norway, and Thailand, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations for Angola, Australia, Laos, and Norway, due on or about October 1, 2025, and its preliminary countervailing duty determinations for Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand due on or about July 18, 2025.

The Commission’s public report, Silicon Metal from Angola, Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-760-763 and 731-TA-1743-1746 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5639, June 2025), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by July 14, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

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USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Steel Propane Cylinders from China and Thailand

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on steel propane cylinders from China and the existing antidumping order on steel propane cylinders from Thailand would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China and Thailand will remain in place. 

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report on Steel Propane Cylinders from China and Thailand (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-607 and 731-TA-1417 and 1419 (Review), USITC Publication 5638, June 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by July 24, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website. 

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0606_67095.htm

USTR Extends Certain Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs

May 31, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the extension of exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on May 31, 2025. The exclusions have been extended through August 31, 2025.  

The Federal Register notice can be viewed here.

https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/may/ustr-extends-certain-exclusions-china-section-301-tariffs

USTR Opens Public Comment Process on Proposed Modifications to Certain Aspects of Section 301 Ships Action

une 06, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a public comment process to consider proposed modifications to certain aspects of Annexes III and IV in the action (90 Fed. Reg. 17114, April 23, 2025) in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance. The deadline for submission of comments is July 7, 2025.

The Federal Register notice can be viewed here.

Comments in response to this notice can be submitted or accessed here.

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UPDATED GUIDANCE – Executive Order 14289 Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles

This message provides further guidance following CSMS# 64916414 issued May 1, 2025.

The Federal Register Notice, “Notice of Implementation of Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles Pursuant to the President’s Executive Order 14289”, was posted for public inspection on May 15, 2025.

Executive Order (EO) 14289 (90 FR 18907) sets out the procedure for determining which of multiple tariffs will apply to an article when that article is subject to more than one of the tariff actions identified in the EO. Specifically, the EO pertains to the application of tariffs imposed by the following five presidential actions: 

a)   232 Auto/Auto Parts - Proclamation 10908 of March 26, 2025 (Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States), as amended;

b)  International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Canada - Executive Order 14193 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border), as amended;

c)   IEEPA Mexico - Executive Order 14194 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border), as amended;

d)   232 Aluminum - Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States), as amended, and

e)   232 Steel - Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States), as amended.

GUIDANCE
For articles subject to more than one of the five tariff actions addressed in EO 14289, filers will pay duty in accordance with the prioritization below.  “Subject to” means that duty more than 0% is owed under the tariff action. Filers should calculate duties in the following order, with the understanding that 232 Steel and 232 Aluminum may apply to the same article.

1. First, filers should determine if an article is subject to the 232 Auto/Auto Parts tariff.  If so, then the article IS NOT subject to the IEEPA Canada, IEEPA Mexico, 232 Aluminum, or 232 Steel tariffs.  For articles not subject to the 232 Auto/Auto Parts tariff, proceed to #2 below. 

o   NOTE:  Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that qualify for preferential treatment under United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), ARE NOT subject to the 232 Auto/Auto Parts tariff or the IEEPA Canada or IEEPA Mexico tariff.  For auto parts that qualify for USMCA, proceed to #3 below.  Read More→ 

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Integrated Circuits, Electronic Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuits, electronic devices containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Onesta IP, LLC of Wayne, Pa., on April 18, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on May 8, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain integrated circuits, electronic devices containing the same and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• NVIDIA Corporation, Santa Clara, Calif.

• Qualcomm Incorporated, San Diego, Calif.

• OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

• Nothing Technology Limited, London, United Kingdom

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1450), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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USITC TO EXAMINE NONFAT MILK SOLIDS COMPETITIVENESS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER MAJOR SUPPLIERS

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) is undertaking a new factfinding investigation that will examine the global nonfat milk solids market and the export competitiveness of the nonfat milk solids industries in the United States and other major suppliers, such as Australia, Canada, select EU member states, and New Zealand.

This investigation, Nonfat Milk Solids: Competitive Conditions for the United States and Major Foreign Suppliers (Investigation No. 332-607), was requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on April 23, 2025.

As requested, the USITC, an independent, nonpartisan federal agency, will prepare a public report that will provide, to the extent practicable:

• An overview of the global market for products containing high levels of nonfat milk solids in their various forms, including such factors as product end uses, consumption, production, and trade.
   

• Profiles of the industries producing and exporting products containing high levels of nonfat milk solids in the United States, Australia, Canada, select EU member states, New Zealand, and other countries as may be relevant, including information about domestic production, consumption, and export trends in these countries.
   

• A comparison of the competitive strengths and weaknesses of producers and exporters of nonfat milk solids products from the United States and other major exporting countries, focusing on factors affecting delivered costs, product differentiation, and reliability of supply, as well as government policies and programs that directly or indirectly affect the production and exports of nonfat milk solids products from these countries.
   

• An overview of the competitiveness of U.S. nonfat milk solids products relative to exports from the highlighted countries both in the U.S. market and in third-country markets. 

The report will focus on the 2020-2024 period. The USITC expects to submit its report to USTR by March 23, 2026.

The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the investigation at 9:30 a.m. on July 28, 2025. A link to the hearing will be posted on the Commission’s website. Submit requests to appear at the hearing no later than 5:15 p.m. on July 14, 2025, with the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436. See below for important information about filing a request to appear at a USITC hearing. Read More→

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CERAMIC TILE FROM INDIA THREATENS U.S. INDUSTRY, SAYS USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of ceramic tile from India that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized by the government of India.

Chair Amy Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from India. 

The Commission’s public report on Ceramic Tile from India (Inv. No. 701-TA-720 (Final), USITC Publication 5630, June 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.

The report will be available by June 30, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about these investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS).

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Department of Commerce Launches Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Inclusions Process

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On April 30, 2025, the Department of Commerce issued an interim final rule establishing a new tariff inclusion process for derivative aluminum and steel articles.  

This action follows the issuance of Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896, collectively known as the “Inclusion Proclamations,” which direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a mechanism for expanding the scope of steel and aluminum tariffs to cover “derivative” articles that contain steel or aluminum. 

The Section 232 inclusions process allows U.S. manufacturers and trade associations to request the inclusion of new derivative articles under Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. Inclusions may be submitted during any of three defined periods each year. The first submission period opens May 1, 2025. The public will have an opportunity to comment on inclusion requests, and decisions will be issued within 60 days. BIS will publicly post its determinations on Regulations.gov. 

Today’s rule also eliminates the Section 232 aluminum and steel exclusions process. In accordance with the Inclusion Proclamations, no new applications for product exclusions have been accepted after February 10, 2025.

Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, said:  

“The new steel and aluminum inclusions process will extend the reach of the steel and aluminum tariff program and shut down avenues for circumvention – bringing industry and jobs back to the United States.”

Beyond the establishment of the steel and aluminum inclusions process, Commerce is currently conducting six Section 232 investigations in support of the President’s America First Agenda, including inquiries into the national security impact of imports of copper, timber, lumber, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks into the United States. In addition, Commerce recently imposed tariffs on autos and auto parts under Section 232.

Advancing U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.

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USITC MAKES DETERMINATION IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEW CONCERNING VERTICAL METAL FILE CABINETS FROM CHINA

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on vertical metal file cabinets from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China will remain in place. 

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report, Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1449 (Review), USITC Publication 5629, May 2025), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by June 20,2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website. 

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. Read More→

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ALKYL PHOSPHATE ESTERS FROM CHINA INJURE U.S. INDUSTRY, SAYS USITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of alkyl phosphate esters from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.

Chair Amy Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue countervailing duty and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China.

The Commission’s public report of Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-721 and 731-TA-1689 (Final), USITC Publication 5628 June 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by June 30, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about these investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS).

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Video-Capable Laptop, Desktop Computers, Handheld Computers, Tablets, Televisions, Projectors, and Components and Modules Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video-capable laptop, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Nokia Technologies Oy of Finland and Nokia Corporation of Finland on April 11, 2025.  Supplements to the complaint were filed on April 21, 2025; April 24, 2025; and May 2, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain of certain video-capable laptop, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Acer America Corporation, San Jose, Calif.

• Acer Inc., Xizhi, Taiwan

• ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taipei City, Taiwan

• ASUS Computer International, Fremont, Calif.

• Hisense Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China

• Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, Ga.

• Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation, Suwanee, Ga.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1448), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (Mammos) from South Korea and Taiwan

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers (MAMMOs) from South Korea and Taiwan that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Taiwan.

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of MAMMOs from South Korea and Taiwan, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about September 3, 2025, and its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about June 20, 2025.

The Commission’s public report, Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers from South Korea and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-759 and 731-TA-1740 -1741 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5625, May 2025), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by June 16, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

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MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby determine and order:

Section 1.  Background.  In Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), I declared a national emergency arising from conditions reflected in large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, and imposed additional ad valorem duties that I deemed necessary and appropriate to deal with that unusual and extraordinary threat, which has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States, to the national security and economy of the United States.  Section 4(b) of Executive Order 14257 provided that “[s]hould any trading partner retaliate against the United States in response to this action through import duties on U.S. exports or other measures, I may further modify the [Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States] to increase or expand in scope the duties imposed under this order to ensure the efficacy of this action.”
In Executive Order 14259 of April 8, 2025 (Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People’s Republic of China), and Executive Order 14266 of April 9, 2025 (Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment), pursuant to section 4(b) of Executive Order 14257, I ordered modifications of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to raise the applicable ad valorem duty rate for imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) established in Executive Order 14257, in recognition of the fact that the State Council Tariff Commission of the PRC announced that it would retaliate against the United States in response to Executive Order 14257 and Executive Order 14259. Read More→

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Guidance – Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rate for China

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance 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 following information 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 will report such products as follows:   

9903.01.25: Articles the product of any country, except for products described in headings 9903.01.26-9903.01.33, 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 125% reciprocal tariff for products of China, including products of Hong Kong and Macau. Filers will 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 rate of duty of 20% imposed by those orders.

If you encounter any errors in filing an entry summary, contact your CBP client representative or the ACE Help Desk.

Questions regarding this message should be directed to the Trade Remedy inbox at traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov.

Related CSMS messages: # 64724565, # 64701128, # 64687696, # 64680374

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Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal Draws Praise

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer delivered a major victory for U.S.-UK trade relations, expanding our economic integration while strengthening our national security. This breakthrough deal brokered by President Trump advances the interests of the American people, eliminating trade barriers and enhancing market access for our exporters.

The historic agreement was met with immediate praise from farmers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and lawmakers:

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein: “With this trade deal, President Trump has delivered a tremendous win for American family farmers and ranchers.”

Information Technology Industry Council and techUK: “As the representatives of the United Kingdom and United States technology and innovation sectors, our trade associations jointly affirm our strong support for the development of a transformative UK-US Economic Partnership Agreement. We envision an ambitious, forward-looking framework that not only solidifies our existing alliance but establishes the global benchmark for digital trade, technological governance, and economic security.”

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farm Bureau appreciates the work between the administration and the United Kingdom to secure a new trade agreement. We have long advocated for new trade deals, and this is an important first step in expanding markets in the four countries.”

U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand: “This deal is a huge win specifically for U.S. ethanol producers, allowing them to expand even more into our second largest market for ethanol.”

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor: “This trade agreement puts us on track to set another record, all to the benefit of American farmers, biofuel producers, and UK consumers . . . We commend the President and his team for making this deal and creating new opportunities for American ethanol and rural America.”

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney: “This agreement marks a significant step forward for U.S. farmers and ranchers, and U.K. agriculture and consumers as well. We applaud the leadership of both governments in forging a partnership that opens new markets in both countries.”

Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper: "We sincerely thank President Trump and his trade negotiators for ensuring that American-made ethanol is an important part of the trade agreement announced today with the United Kingdom. While we are still awaiting the specific details of the agreement, we are excited about the prospects of expanded market access that will help boost our farm economy, while also delivering lower-cost, cleaner fuel to UK drivers.” Read More→

https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/may/historic-us-uk-trade-deal-draws-praise

USTR Releases 2025 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

April 29, 2025

WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2025 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.

“Americans take great pride as the world's leading innovators and creators,” said Ambassador Jamieson Greer. “Our trading partners must address the concerns identified in the Special 301 Report and stop those stealing the intellectual property of hard-working businesses and individuals. President Trump has a track record of empowering our innovators and workers, and this comprehensive report is a basis for the United States to take trade enforcement action against those not playing fairly.”

This annual report details USTR’s findings of more than 100 trading partners after significant research and enhanced engagement with stakeholders. Key elements of the 2025 Special 301 Report include:

• USTR moved Mexico from the Watch List to the Priority Watch List due to long-standing and significant IP concerns that have not been resolved, many of which relate to Mexico’s implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These include concerns regarding enforcement against trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy, protection of pharmaceutical-related IP, pre-established damages for copyright infringement and trademark counterfeiting, and plant variety protection.

• USTR removed Turkmenistan from the Watch List this year. Stakeholders have not raised significant concerns about IP protection or enforcement during the Special 301 review over the last several years.

• USTR placed 8 countries on the Priority Watch List, indicating that serious problems exist in that country with respect to IP protection, enforcement, or market access for U.S. persons relying on IP. For example:

  • With the slow pace of reform in China, serious concerns remain regarding long-standing issues like technology transfer, trade secrets, counterfeiting, online piracy, copyright law, patent and related policies, bad faith trademarks, and geographical indications. China has failed to implement or only partially implemented a number of its commitments on intellectual property under the United States-China Economic and Trade Agreement (Phase One Agreement), and the United States will continue to monitor closely China’s implementation. Read More→

https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/april/ustr-releases-2025-special-301-report-intellectual-property-protection-and-enforcement

Commerce Launches Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Department of Commerce initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. § 1862) (“Section 232”), to evaluate the effects of processed critical minerals and their derivative products on U.S. national security.

Critical minerals, including rare earth elements, are important production inputs required for both civilian and defense-related applications. However, China currently dominates the global market for processing critical minerals and is the leading producer of 30 out of 44 critical minerals. In addition, China is expanding its influence by acquiring mining concessions and operations around the world.

Through this Section 232 investigation, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is evaluating the foreign sources of processed critical minerals and their derivative products and assessing the associated risks. BIS is also analyzing current and potential U.S. capabilities to process critical minerals and their derivative products. This is an important step in securing America’s mineral future and prioritizing national security.

U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler released the following statement:

“The United States should not allow foreign adversaries to have a chokehold on critical inputs for our economy and defense industrial base.  Under President Trump’s leadership, the Commerce Department will carefully assess the risks posed by external threats and supply chain vulnerabilities.”

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to BIS’s Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security.

All written comments on this request must be filed through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To submit comments, enter Docket Number BIS-2025-0025 on the home page and click “Search.” The site will provide a search results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find the reference to this document and click the button entitled “Comment.” The due date for filing comments is May 16, 2025.  

Advancing U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.

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https://www.bis.gov/press-release/commerce-launches-section-232-investigation-imports-processed-critical-minerals-derivative-products