Historical reciprocal tariff for PG-origin goods

A measure titled “Historical reciprocal tariff for PG-origin goods” generally refers to an additional import duty that applied, during a specified historical period, to goods whose country of origin was coded “PG.” In US trade data, “PG” commonly represents Papua New Guinea, but the importer should confirm the code and the official measure record. “Reciprocal tariff” describes a tariff intended to respond to another country’s treatment of US goods, while “IEEPA” identifies the legal authority used for the measure.

This type of measure typically affects commercial imports based on the product’s country of origin, not simply the country it was shipped from. The applicable tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the entry or import date, and any stated exclusions or exceptions can determine whether an additional duty applied. Because the title says “historical,” do not assume the measure is currently in force; verify its effective period and current status in official customs data or with a qualified customs broker.

What to check

• Confirm that “PG” means the relevant country of origin, and apply US origin rules rather than relying only on the shipment’s export country.
• Review the product’s HTSUS classification and check whether the measure covered that tariff line or product description.
• Check the measure’s effective and termination dates against the entry date, and verify whether it is historical, active, suspended, or replaced.
• Look for listed exclusions, exemptions, product descriptions, and any special reporting or additional-duty instructions.
• Ask a customs broker or trade professional to review classification, origin, and duty treatment when the facts or measure language are unclear.