Historical reciprocal tariff for NG-origin goods

A “historical reciprocal tariff for NG-origin goods” is a trade measure that, during the period shown in the official record, applied an additional import charge to goods whose country of origin was NG, generally the country code for Nigeria. “Reciprocal” describes a policy intended to respond to trade barriers or unequal treatment affecting U.S. goods. “IEEPA” refers to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a U.S. legal authority that can be used to impose certain trade measures during a declared national emergency.

This type of measure typically affects U.S. importers, customs brokers, and other parties responsible for entry filing when covered merchandise is imported from the specified country during the measure’s effective period. It matters because the charge may be separate from the ordinary Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification duty. The importer must verify the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, entry date, and any listed exclusions or exceptions before deciding whether the measure applies. A historical measure may no longer apply to current entries, so the official effective dates and current instructions are essential.

What to check

• Confirm that “NG” is the applicable country-of-origin code, using the customs origin rules rather than only the shipping or export location.
• Check the measure’s effective period against the date the goods entered, or are scheduled to enter, the United States.
• Review the product’s 10-digit HTSUS classification and any covered headings, exclusions, quotas, or special instructions in the official measure data.
• Determine whether the measure is an additional duty layered on top of ordinary classification duties and other applicable trade charges.
• Ask a customs broker or trade professional to review uncertain origin, classification, valuation, or historical-entry questions before filing or requesting a correction.