With global trade tensions continuing to shift, reciprocal tariffs are becoming a bigger factor in how businesses operate. If you're unsure how these tariffs might be affecting your bottom line, you're not alone. That’s why we’ve created a simple, easy-to-follow checklist to help you assess your exposure and take the next steps with confidence.

STEP 1 | Determine the Import Date

Was your import date before April 5, 2025?

✅ Yes: Reciprocal Tariffs do not apply.
→ Do not use reciprocal exemptions or dutiable HTSUS numbers.

❌ No: Continue to Step 2

STEP 2 | Exemption: Humanitarian Donations

Are the goods donated by a U.S. person for humanitarian purposes (e.g., food, clothing, medicine)?

✅ Yes: Apply:
HTSUS 9903.01.30 – Products donated by U.S. persons for humanitarian purposes to relieve human suffering are exempt, unless the President determines they impair national emergency efforts, respond to coercion, or endanger U.S. Armed Forces.
❌ No: Continue to Step 3

STEP 3 | Exemption: Informational Materials

Are the goods informational materials (e.g., publications, films, posters, photographs, digital media)?

✅ Yes: Apply: HTSUS 9903.01.31 – Informational materials such as publications, films, posters, photographs, and digital media are exempt.
❌ No: Continue to Step 4

STEP 4 | Determine the Export Date

Was the export date before April 5, 2025?

✅ Yes: Apply: HTSUS 9903.01.28 – Reciprocal Export Date Exemption
❌ No: Proceed to Step 5

STEP 5 – Check for Other Applicable Exemptions

A. Section 232 – Steel & Aluminum
Refer to: STEEL & ALUMINUM LIST

✅ Yes: Apply HTSUS 9903.01.33
❌ No: Go to (B)

B. Excluded HTS (Annex II)
Refer to: Reciprocal HTSUS Exemptions Annex-II

✅ Yes: Apply HTSUS 9903.01.32
❌ No: Go to (C)

C. Country of Origin: Canada or Mexico

✅ Canada: Apply HTSUS 9903.01.26
✅ Mexico: Apply HTSUS 9903.01.27
❌ Other: Proceed to Step 6

STEP 6 – Determine the Reciprocal Tariff Number

A. Is the import date April 9th?

✅ Yes: Go to (B)
❌ No: Go to (C)

B. Is the country of origin listed in the “Country-Specific” Chart?

❌ No: Apply HTSUS 9903.01.25 at 10%
✅ Yes: Apply the applicable HTSUS listed in the chart

C. Is the country-of-origin China, Hong Kong, or Macau?

✅ Yes: Apply HTSUS 9903.01.63 at 125%
❌ No: Apply HTSUS 9903.01.25 at 10%

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