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2025 Important Update: New Additional Duties on Imports from China & Hong Kong

  • Writer: EMD Customs Broker & Logistics Center
    EMD Customs Broker & Logistics Center
  • Feb 3
  • 2 min read

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Starting February 4, 2025, the U.S. government is adding new tariffs on all imports from China and Hong Kong. If your business imports products from these countries, here’s what you need to know:


China & Hong Kong: 10% Additional Tariff

  • A 10% tariff will apply to all products from China & Hong Kong, except for:


    ✅ Humanitarian donations

    ✅ Informational materials

    ✅ Goods that left China/HK before February 1 and arrive before March 7


Details of Additional Duties: Chinese & Hong Kong Imports (CSMS 63988468 – FR2025-02293)

  • 10% ad valorem duty will apply to all products from China and Hong Kong unless specifically excluded.

  • Exemptions include:

    • Humanitarian relief donations

    • Informational materials (e.g., publications, films, artwork, news)

    • Products loaded before February 1, 2025, and arriving/entered before March 7, 2025

  • Chapter 98 goods remain duty-free, except for some repairs/assemblies.

  • Foreign Trade Zones must use Privileged Foreign status.

  • No Drawback is permitted.

  • De Minimis (Entry Type 86) Exclusion: Any product subject to additional duties cannot be cleared under De Minimis.

  • HTS Example:

    • 9903.01.20: +10%

    • 9903.80.01: +25%

    • 9433.11.0010: +2.5%


Important Notes for Businesses

🔹 Tariffs are in addition to existing import duties. This means some products will now have multiple tariff layers.

🔹 Certain special trade categories (like Chapter 98) may be exempt from additional fees.

🔹 No tax refunds (drawbacks) will be given for these tariffs.

🔹 De Minimis (low-value shipments under $800) will not bypass these tariffs.


What This Means for You

✔️ If you import goods from China expect higher costs and multiple tariff layers.

✔️ Work with your suppliers and customs broker to plan ahead.

✔️ The new tariff codes aren’t in the system yet, but CBP will update them soon.


📌 Next Steps:

  • Review your supply chain and cost impact.

  • Work with your customs broker to ensure compliance.

  • Stay updated for further guidance from CBP.


If you have any questions about how these tariff changes impact your shipments, contact us today. We're here to help you navigate these updates!







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