Historical reciprocal tariff for CI-origin goods

A historical reciprocal tariff is an additional U.S. import measure that was intended to address differences between U.S. and foreign trade treatment. “CI-origin goods” refers to goods whose country of origin is CI under the applicable trade-data abbreviation. “IEEPA” is the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the legal authority identified for the measure. This type of measure generally applies based on the goods’ origin, classification, and the measure’s stated scope—not simply where the seller is located.

For an importer, the measure may affect the total amount due at entry and the information needed to support the entry. The professional terms to understand are country of origin, tariff classification or HTSUS number, additional duty, scope, exclusions, and effective status. Because this is described as historical, verify whether it is currently in force, suspended, replaced, or relevant only to entries made during a specified period using official U.S. government sources or a qualified customs broker.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s country of origin under U.S. origin rules; do not assume it is the same as the export country or seller’s location.
• Review the measure’s scope against the complete HTSUS classification, product description, and any listed exclusions or exceptions.
• Check the official measure record for its status, applicable entry or export periods, and any amendments before calculating landed cost.
• Determine whether the measure is an additional duty alongside ordinary customs duties and other applicable trade measures.
• Keep invoices, origin records, classification support, and product specifications that substantiate the entry; ask a customs broker for a binding or professional classification review when uncertain.