EO 14259
Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China
Economy & TradeNational Security
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Summary
This executive order modifies tariffs on imports from China in response to China's announced retaliation against earlier U.S. tariff measures. It increases the tariff rate on certain Chinese goods from 34% to 84% and raises de minimis duties on low-value postal imports from China, effective April 9, 2025.
Key Points
- 1Increases tariff rate on heading 9903.01.63 from 34% to 84% effective April 9, 2025, in response to China's announced 34% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods
- 2Raises ad valorem duty on de minimis imports from 30% to 90% and increases per-item postal duties from $25 to $75 (May 2-June 1) and from $50 to $150 (June 1 onward)
- 3Invokes national emergency authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and National Emergencies Act, citing trade deficits as a national security threat
- 4Directs Commerce, Homeland Security, and Trade Representative to implement the order in consultation with other agencies
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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