What should an importer verify?
Determine the goods' classification, country of origin and entry date, then review the measures and exclusions applicable to that date. A historical announcement does not by itself establish the current duty or the outcome for a particular shipment.
How to review a duty calculation
Read the relevant HTS revision and Chapter 99 provisions together with later official notices. Check whether other duties, exceptions and fees apply, and consult a licensed customs broker for the specific entry.
Why a historical announcement is not a current rate table
The April 2025 order is the starting point for the original action, not a guarantee that its initial terms governed every later entry. Subsequent orders, official implementation notices and legal developments can change the analysis. Identify the actual entry date and check the documents that applied then.
Official sources
- Official USITC tariff schedule — check the current schedule, chapter notes, and applicable Chapter 99 provisions.
- White House: April 2, 2025 reciprocal tariff order
- USTR: Presidential tariff actions
This guide is general information, not a duty determination. Confirm classification, origin, applicable measures, and the entry date with a licensed customs broker.