On July 31, the President signed an Executive Order adjusting reciprocal tariff rates on imports from dozens of countries. The new rates take effect August 7 and will impact customers shipping by ocean, air, truck, or rail.
What’s Changing:
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Country-specific tariff increases ranging from 10 to 50 percent
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40 percent penalty rate for goods found to be transshipped to evade duties
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De minimis exemption suspended for low-value shipments under $800
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EU rates are adjusted to a minimum of 15 percent unless existing rates exceed that threshold
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Fentanyl-related goods from Canada are now subject to a 35 percent rate (USMCA goods are exempt)
Timing Matters:
To qualify for in-transit exclusions, goods must be loaded and on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 7. For air shipments, that means wheels up by August 6.
Here’s How Imperative Logistics Can Support You:
Our trade compliance team is actively supporting customers with shipment reviews, HTS classification guidance, and routing strategies to minimize duty impact. If you are unsure how these changes affect your cargo or customer base, now is the time to act.
Need help navigating classifications, reviewing documentation, or rethinking sourcing options? We are here to help, contact us. For further insight, check out the latest Tariff Fact Sheet and Executive Order Rate Table below.
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