Historical reciprocal tariff for TH-origin goods

A “historical reciprocal tariff for TH-origin goods” is a trade measure that may have applied additional import charges to goods whose country of origin was Thailand (the ISO country code “TH”). “Reciprocal” generally refers to a measure designed to respond to trade barriers or tariff treatment associated with another country. “IEEPA” means the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a US law that can authorize certain import-related measures during a declared national emergency. The exact scope, rate, and period must be verified in the official measure and customs instructions.

For an importer, the key issue is whether the shipment’s covered entry date, country of origin, and tariff classification fall within the measure. The charge may be separate from the ordinary customs duty and may interact with other measures, such as trade remedies or exclusions. Review the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provisions, entry guidance, and any amendments; classification and origin questions may require a customs broker or trade adviser.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s legal country of origin, not merely the shipping country or the location of the seller. Apply the applicable substantial-transformation rules and keep supporting records.
• Identify the correct HTSUS classification and check whether the measure covers that tariff provision, product description, or an exception.
• Verify the relevant entry, withdrawal, or filing date and consult official CBP instructions to determine whether the historical measure applied at that time.
• Check for exclusions, exemptions, quota treatment, or product-specific instructions, and confirm whether the measure could be collected in addition to ordinary duty or another trade remedy.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain origin, classification, liquidation, protest, or refund issues before filing or amending an entry.