Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People's Republic of China
Headline: Modifies Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Imposes Temporary 10% Duty
What it does: Agencies must implement tariff changes to impose a 10% additional duty on Chinese imports and adjust the United States tariff schedule.
- All imports from China, Hong Kong, and Macau face an additional 10% tariff.
- Certain previously higher tariffs are reduced (125% to 34%, 120% to 54%).
- The $100 per‑postal‑item duty for low‑value shipments remains in effect.
Summary
This order temporarily changes U.S. tariffs on goods from the People's Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau. For 90 days starting May 14, 2025, it suspends portions of previously higher duties and instead applies an additional 10 percent tariff on those imports.
It also lowers certain very high duty rates for specified categories and keeps a $100 per-postal-item duty for low-value shipments; Commerce, homeland security, and trade officials are directed to carry out the changes.
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