United States and China Tariffs

The United States and China have imposed tariffs on each other’s goods.  It is very important for importers and exporters to understand this new and ever-changing landscape in order to calculate landed costs.  Here, we will try to help you navigate these changes and provide you resources in order to research your particular products.

Section 301 Tariffs – Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, (Trade Act) is designed to address unfair foreign practices affecting U.S. commerce.

301 Tariffs were initiated during the First Trump Administration.  Additional duties on Chinese goods are 7.5% or 25% on certain products.  These are in addition to the original base tariff already in place prior to the 301 tariffs.

Fast forward to 2025, in this Second Trump Administration, an additional 20% tariff is in place on all Chinese goods (9903.01.24).  Please note this 20% is in addition to those already imposed during the first administration, not in place of.  Here is a link to Frequently Asked Questions as published on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Website.  Click here.

To find out the current tariff / duty on your particular product, the U.S. Trade Representative provides a search tool at this link  –

Click Here You’ll be taken to the ustr.gov page where you’ll scroll down to the bottom to find the box to enter your 8 digit HTSUS number.  On this same page is information on each action and exclusions.  (Please note: this is may not up to date with regards to new tariffs being imposed)

Please refer to the following CSMS from Customs and Border Protection

CSMS #64235342 – Updated Guidance – Additional Duties on Imports from China and Hong Kong

CSMS # 64299816 – UPDATE – Additional Duties on Imports from China and Hong Kong

In Addition – Steel and Aluminum Tariffs have been initiated.  Please see our page under Learning Center for more information.  Also, it was indicated there will be Reciprocal Tariffs imposed on China.  These have not been announced officially.