Historical reciprocal tariff for IN-origin goods

A “historical reciprocal tariff for IN-origin goods” is a trade measure associated with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). “IN-origin” generally refers to goods whose country of origin is India, using a customs country code. “Reciprocal” means the measure was designed around differences in trade treatment between the United States and another country, rather than applying solely because of the product’s physical characteristics.

For an importer, “historical” is important: it usually indicates a measure that applied during an earlier period, so you must confirm whether it was in force on the relevant entry date. The measure may operate as an additional duty alongside the product’s normal Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification. Applicability can depend on origin, the HTSUS subheading, entry date, customs value, exclusions, and rules about combining (“stacking”) duties. Confirming the result may require a customs broker or trade counsel.

What to check

• Verify the product’s country of origin under U.S. customs rules; do not rely only on the shipping country or the seller’s location.
• Check the HTSUS subheading, any associated measure-specific tariff provision, and the official status for the shipment’s entry date.
• Review official exclusions, exceptions, product descriptions, and any required documentation before treating the measure as applicable.
• Determine whether the measure is an additional duty and how it interacts with ordinary duty, other trade remedies, and tariff safeguards.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, customs value, and eligibility for any exception, and ask a customs broker to review uncertain cases.