New Section 301 Reciprocal Tariff Rates Effective August 7th, 2025

Congress Steps

On July 31, 2025, the White House issued a new Presidential Proclamation entitled Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates. This executive action modifies duty rates under Section 301 authority and imposes new ad valorem tariffs on imports from over 50 countries, including the European Union.

DATE OF ACTION: “These modifications shall be effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 7 days after the date of this order.” Updated Reciprocal Provisional Tariff start date is August 7, 2025 at 12:01am.

ON-WATER PROVISION:

Imports will be exempt from new tariff rates if BOTH of the following apply:

1. The goods are on board a vessel or aircraft destined to the U.S. before 12:01am on August 7, 2025;

2. The goods are entered for consumption by October 5, 2025.

UPDATED RATES:

The following Reciprocal Provisional Program Duty Rates are applicable to entries not exempted by the on-water provision, and only to countries specifically mentioned by name in Annex I. Special provisions for European Union and Countries NOT listed are provided after Annex I.

“(b) Certain foreign trading partners identified in Annex I to this order have agreed to, or are on the verge of concluding, meaningful trade and security agreements with the United States.  Goods of those trading partners will remain subject to the additional ad valorem duties provided in Annex I to this order until such time as those agreements are concluded, and I issue subsequent orders memorializing the terms of those agreements.” Executive Order 14257, as amended.

Annex I

Countries and Territories	Reciprocal Tariff, Adjusted
Afghanistan	15%
Algeria	30%
Angola	15%
Bangladesh	20%
Bolivia	15%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	30%
Botswana	15%
Brazil	10%
Brunei	25%
Cambodia	19%
Cameroon	15%
Chad	15%
Costa Rica	15%
Côte d`Ivoire	15%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	15%
Ecuador	15%
Equatorial Guinea	15%
European Union: Goods with Column 1 Duty Rate[1] > 15%	0%
European Union: Goods with Column 1 Duty Rate < 15%	15% minus Column 1 Duty Rate
Falkland Islands	10%
Fiji	15%
Ghana	15%
Guyana	15%
Iceland	15%
India	25%
Indonesia	19%
Iraq	35%
Israel	15%
Japan	15%
Jordan	15%
Kazakhstan	25%
Laos	40%
Lesotho	15%
Libya	30%
Liechtenstein	15%
Madagascar	15%
Malawi	15%
Malaysia	19%
Mauritius	15%
Moldova	25%
Mozambique	15%
Myanmar (Burma)	40%
Namibia	15%
Nauru	15%
New Zealand	15%
Nicaragua	18%
Nigeria	15%
North Macedonia	15%
Norway	15%
Pakistan	19%
Papua New Guinea	15%
Philippines	19%
Serbia	35%
South Africa	30%
South Korea	15%
Sri Lanka	20%
Switzerland	39%
Syria	41%
Taiwan	20%
Thailand	19%
Trinidad and Tobago	15%
Tunisia	25%
Turkey	15%
Uganda	15%
United Kingdom	10%
Vanuatu	15%
Venezuela	15%
Vietnam	20%
Zambia	15%
Zimbabwe	15%
Mozambique	15%

Notes on the European Union:

Goods from European Union nations with a Column 1 MFN base duty rate (the standard duty rate as classified) below 15% will be raised to a total of 15%; goods already at or above 15% will carry no additional surcharge.

Classification	Description	Duty Rate
9903.02.19	…articles the product of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1-General equal to or greater than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter . . .	The duty provided in the applicable subheading
9903.02.20	…articles the product of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1-General less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter . . . .	15% Total (Not Additional)

All Other Nations NOT specifically mentioned in Annex I:

• All other non‑listed countries default to the 10% additional ad valorem duty under the existing frame work. This means the current Reciprocal Rate of 10% will continue to apply.

  
  

Intentional Evasion of Duty

• Sec. 3.  Transshipment.  

  • (a)  An article determined by CBP to have been transshipped to evade applicable duties under section 2 of this order shall be subject to

    • (i) an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 40 percent, in lieu of the additional ad valorem rate of duty applicable under section 2 of this order to goods of the country of origin,

    • (ii) any other applicable or appropriate fine or penalty, including those assessed under 19 U.S.C. 1592, and

    • (iii) any other United States duties, fees, taxes, exactions, or charges applicable to goods of the country of origin.  CBP shall not allow, consistent with applicable law, for mitigation or remission of the penalties assessed on imports found to be transshipped to evade applicable duties.

      
      

Filing Instructions and Compliance

• CBP is expected to issue programming guidance shortly.

• Until then, importers should apply provisional HTS 9903.01.20 (Reciprocal Tariff Surcharge – Pending Confirmation).

• Trade partners must prepare to report country of origin and HTS code combinations carefully.

  
  

Required Immediate Action

• Audit all incoming shipments to identify affected SKUs and countries.

• Advance arrival of freight by August 6 if possible.

• Adjust pricing, duty calculations, and landed cost estimates for all affected SKUs.

• Communicate with suppliers and customs brokers immediately to confirm compliance with the new regulations.

• Update entry documentation accordingly to avoid penalty or seizure.

We are actively monitoring CBP messaging and HTS updates. If your cargo is in transit or you’re unsure whether your supply chain is impacted, please contact our office immediately with email to Management@Fleischer-chb.com

We will assist you in reassessing your exposure and minimizing financial and compliance risk.