Historical reciprocal tariff for UG-origin goods

A historical reciprocal tariff for UG-origin goods is an additional import measure that was associated with goods whose country of origin is Uganda (often represented by the code “UG”). “Reciprocal” generally refers to a trade remedy intended to reflect or respond to another country’s treatment of U.S. goods. “IEEPA” identifies the legal authority—the International Emergency Economic Powers Act—under which the measure was implemented. “Historical” means the measure may apply only to past entries or may no longer be active, so its current status must be verified in official customs data.

The measure typically affects importers entering covered Uganda-origin merchandise into the United States, rather than goods merely shipped through Uganda. Whether a product is covered depends on its legally determined country of origin, tariff classification (HTSUS subheading), entry date, and any stated exclusions or exceptions. If applicable, it may be collected as an additional duty or other customs charge on top of ordinary tariff treatment, which can change the importer’s landed cost and entry reporting obligations.

What to check

• Confirm the measure’s current status and effective period in the official tariff or customs source; do not rely on a historical listing alone.
• Determine the product’s country of origin under U.S. origin rules, and distinguish origin from the shipping country, export country, or country of assembly.
• Verify the correct HTSUS classification and check whether the measure covers that subheading, product description, or only specified merchandise.
• Review the measure’s legal text and official guidance for exclusions, exceptions, entry-date rules, and any documentation requirements.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain origin, classification, or IEEPA applicability before filing an entry.