U.S. EXCLUDES CERTAIN ELECTRONICS FROM RECIPROCAL DUTIES INCLUDING PHONES AND COMPUTERS

RECIPROCAL TARIFF EXCLUSIONS EXPANDED

On April 5, 2025, new U.S. reciprocal tariffs took effect under Executive Order 14257. This order targeted products imported into the U.S. aspart of a shifting global trade policy. These tariffs apply to countries outside the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USCMCA).

To clarify the products impacted, the White House issued a Presidential Memorandum on April 11, 2025, specifying products exempt from these reciprocal duties based on their Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) Classification. These exemptions seek to maintain access to critical raw materials and goods.

TARIFF ENFORCEMENT IS ACTIVE: KEY POINTS FOR IMPORTERS

Tariff enforcement is active, requiring importers to review and document HTSUS headings and subheadings for exemption. 

Tariffs Are Active: Reciprocal tariffs have been effective since April 5, 2025. Only qualifying products are exempt.

Retroactive Application: The exclusions apply to merchandise entered for consumption—or withdrawn from the warehouse for consumption—on or after April 5.