Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles
Limits Overlapping Import Tariffs on Automobiles, Steel, and Aluminum
What it does
Customs and trade agencies must update guidance, systems, and tariff schedules and apply non-stacking rules to overlapping tariffs.
Real-world impact
- Importers of automobiles and auto parts will not face additional listed tariffs on the same articles.
- Customs will revise tariff schedules and enforcement procedures to reflect the non-stacking policy.
- Order applies retroactively to entries on or after March 4, 2025, affecting past and future imports.
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Summary
This order prevents certain U.S. tariffs from stacking when the same imported article is covered by more than one tariff action. It sets clear rules for which tariff applies so duty rates do not exceed what is necessary to meet policy goals.
The order covers tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, border-related duties addressing illicit drugs and border situations, and tariffs on aluminum and steel. Customs and other trade agencies are directed to update guidance, systems, and tariff schedules and to apply the non-stacking rule.
The order applies retroactively to entries on or after March 4, 2025, and requires tariff schedule updates by May 16, 2025.
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