Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With The People’s Republic Of China

The tariff reduction applies broadly to goods from China, Hong Kong, and Macau while the United States and China hold trade discussions. It also lowers duties on certain low-value imports while retaining a $100 postal-item duty.

What the order does ​

• Replaces the previously increased reciprocal tariffs with a 10% additional duty on covered Chinese imports for 90 days.
• Applies the temporary rate to covered goods entered or withdrawn from warehouses beginning at 12:01 a.m. EDT on May 14, 2025.
• Lowers the percentage duty on covered low-value Chinese imports from 120% to 54%.
• Keeps the alternative duty at $100 per postal item and cancels its planned increase to $200 on June 1, 2025.
• Directs federal trade, commerce, customs, diplomatic, and economic officials to implement the tariff changes.

Who it affects ​

• U.S. importers of goods from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
• Chinese exporters and businesses trading with the United States.
• Postal shippers and recipients using low-value import channels.
• Federal agencies responsible for tariffs, customs, and trade policy.

Context ​

The temporary reduction follows China’s decision to enter trade discussions with the United States.