Historical reciprocal tariff for CD-origin goods

A historical reciprocal tariff is an additional U.S. import measure associated with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). “Reciprocal” generally means the measure was designed to respond to trade barriers or other conditions attributed to the exporting country, while “historical” indicates that the measure may relate to a past period rather than necessarily applying to current entries. The official measure record controls whether it is active, suspended, expired, or otherwise limited.

It typically affects goods based on their country of origin, tariff classification, and entry or importation date. The tariff classification is the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) number; country of origin is where the product was manufactured or substantially transformed, not merely where it was shipped from. For an importer, the measure can change the total duty owed and may require a separate additional-duty reporting provision, even when the ordinary HTSUS duty is already known. Eligibility, exclusions, entry status, and applicability can require customs-broker or trade-counsel review.

What to check

• Confirm the measure’s current status and effective coverage in the official U.S. government source; do not rely on the word “historical” alone.
• Verify the product’s HTSUS classification and country of origin under the applicable rules, including any substantial-transformation analysis.
• Check the measure’s scope, exclusions, quota treatment, valuation rules, and any required additional-duty reporting instructions.
• Match the relevant entry or importation date to the measure’s effective and termination provisions, and review whether corrections or refunds may be affected.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain origin, classification, exclusions, or IEEPA applicability before filing.