United States and Global Tariff Updates

Please find the latest updates on global tariffs below. For further updates from the United States, the Cargo Systems Messaging Service can be found at U.S. Customs and Border Protection here.

11 April 2025: Smartphones and other electronic products excluded from reciprocol tariffs on imports into the United States

The U.S Administration has issued a clarification of exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs announced last week, effective 12:01AM Eastern Daylight Time 5 April 2025. These exemptions include smartphones and other electronic products. A full list of the headings and subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) listed in the White House Memorandum can be found at U.S. Customs and Border Protection here.

11 April 2025: China announces 125% tariff on U.S. imports

The Chinese government has announced a 125% tariff on imports from the United States. This follows a 125% tariff imposed by the U.S. administration on imports from China into the United States.

9 April 2025: Reciprocal tariffs paused for 90 days

The U.S. Administration has announced a 90-day pause on the higher reciprocal tariffs that were due to come into effect on 9 April 2025. The higher reciprocal tariff has been reduced to a 10% tariff for the majority of countries. However, the tariff on imports from China has been raised from 104% to 125%. Other tariffs still remain in place, including a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium, as well as a 25% tariff on goods that do not qualify under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (UMSCA).

2 April 2025: U.S Administration announces higher reciprocal tariffs

On 2 April 2025, the White House published a list of new 'reciprocal tariffs'. These rates vary by country and were calculated according to a formula set by the United States government. 

However, some of the tariff values have since changed. For example, the reciprocal tariff for China was raised from 34% to 104%, reportedly in response to counter-tariffs of 34% announced by the Chinese government. 

Other countries such as Canada and Mexico were exempt from the reciprocal tariffs, due to existing tariffs that remain in place for products said to be non-compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). 

These rates may be adjusted or expanded. We recommend monitoring official announcements or contacting your Röhlig representative for updates on affected countries. 

Based on the U.S. Administration's statement, the following items are excluded from the new country-specific reciprocal tariffs (but may still be subject to the base 10% tariff): 

• Products already covered under Section 232 tariffs (e.g., steel, aluminum, autos and parts) 

• Certain essential imports: 

• Copper 

• Lumber articles 

• Pharmaceuticals 

• Semiconductors 

• Energy and certain metals, minerals, and materials not produced in the U.S. 

A full list was provided by the White House here.

This list is subject to regulatory clarification. It’s important to verify whether a specific HS code is affected before shipping.