New Tariff Requirements for 2025
Importers should be aware of recently announced tariff changes issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), reflecting a series of Executive Orders and Proclamations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. These actions implement significant rate increases on goods from key trade partners such as China, Mexico, and Canada, and affect critical sectors including autos, steel, aluminum, and chemical inputs. This update outlines what importers need to know, including effective dates, product coverage, and guidance on overlapping duties.
The latest CBP tariff updates introduce increased duties across a range of commodities and countries, including a 20% IEEPA-based tariff on goods from China, new 25% Section 232 tariffs on autos and auto parts, and revised rates for potash, steel, aluminum, and energy products from Canada and Mexico. Notably, the removal of de minimis for China-origin goods and guidance on “unstacking” overlapping tariffs add further complexity for importers. At John S. James Co., our team is equipped to help you navigate these changes—whether it’s determining HTS classifications, assessing duty impacts, evaluating eligibility for USMCA exemptions, or filing for exclusions. As a full-service U.S. Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder, we provide compliance guidance, customs clearance, and end-to-end transportation solutions to keep your supply chain running smoothly amid evolving trade measures.
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