Historical reciprocal tariff for TH-origin goods

A “historical reciprocal tariff for TH-origin goods” refers to a past trade measure that applied an additional import duty to goods determined to originate in Thailand (the country code “TH”). “Reciprocal” generally means the measure was designed in response to perceived differences in tariff or trade treatment between the United States and another country. “IEEPA” is the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a U.S. legal authority that can be used for certain emergency-based economic measures.

For an importer, the key issue is whether the measure applied to the specific entry at the relevant time. The duty treatment generally depends on the product’s tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), its country of origin, the entry or applicable effective date, and any exclusions or special instructions. “Historical” indicates that the record concerns a prior measure or period; it should not be assumed to describe the current treatment without checking official sources.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s country of origin using applicable origin rules; the shipping location alone may not establish origin.
• Verify the complete HTSUS classification, including any additional tariff provisions or statistical suffixes that may control coverage.
• Check the measure’s official effective and termination information against the entry date and the date customs duty liability was determined.
• Review official exclusion lists, product descriptions, quota provisions, and filing instructions before deciding whether the measure applies.
• Have a licensed customs broker or trade specialist review uncertain classification, origin, or IEEPA applicability questions.