Following President Trump’s recent social media post, CBP has released updated guidance regarding reciprocal tariffs in a CSMS message posted late last night.
Effective 12:01 a.m. EST on April 10, 2025, goods originating from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, are now subject to an increased reciprocal tariff rate of 125%. This rate is in addition to the existing tariffs, including Section 301 tariffs and the 20% IEEPA Fentanyl Tariff implemented on March 4, 2025.
All other countries will resume assessment of the additional 10% reciprocal tariff that went into effect on April 5, 2025, and unlike the social media message, the CSMS is not reflective of a timeframe. All exceptions previously outlined remain in place.
The full text of the CSMS can be found at CSMS # 64701128 - UPDATED GUIDANCE – Reciprocal Tariffs – Increase in Rate for China and Reversion of Other Country-Specific Rates, Effective April 10, 2025 . The text of exceptions is found at CSMS # 64680374 - GUIDANCE – Reciprocal Tariffs, April 5 and April 9, 2025, Effective Dates
In addition, the Executive Order removing China from de minimis eligibility effective May 2nd was amended to increase the applicable duty rates. If goods from China are shipped by international postal service, the duty rate will be 90% tariff on the value of the postal item or a specific duty of $75 per postal item. On June 1st, this amount will increase to $150 per item.
We will continue to post updates as they become available