Historical reciprocal tariff for TD-origin goods

A “historical reciprocal tariff for TD-origin goods” is an archived or prior trade measure associated with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). “Reciprocal” generally refers to an additional import charge connected to trading-partner treatment, while “TD-origin” is a program-specific origin label whose exact meaning must be confirmed in the measure’s official definition. A historical designation does not by itself show that the measure currently applies.

This type of measure typically affects U.S. imports that meet both the stated country-of-origin requirement and the covered product description, usually identified through the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). It matters because the charge may be collected in addition to ordinary customs duty or other applicable trade measures. The importer of record is responsible for using the correct tariff classification, declaring origin, and checking the measure’s effective period and any exceptions; a customs broker can help with difficult classifications or origin determinations.

What to check

• Confirm whether the record is historical, current, suspended, or replaced, and check the applicable entry or withdrawal date.
• Verify the product’s country of origin under U.S. customs rules; do not rely only on the shipping country or seller location.
• Match the product to the measure’s covered HTSUS provisions and review any product descriptions, exclusions, or eligibility conditions.
• Check whether the measure is an additional duty and how it interacts with normal duty, other trade remedies, and any available exclusions.
• Keep supporting records for classification, origin, value, and eligibility; obtain customs-broker or trade-counsel advice when the result is uncertain.