Historical reciprocal tariff for GH-origin goods

A historical reciprocal tariff is an additional U.S. import measure that was associated with goods from Ghana (GH) and based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). “Reciprocal” generally refers to a trade measure intended to respond to another country’s tariff or trade practices. “Historical” indicates that the measure is preserved as a past or reference measure; it does not by itself confirm that the charge currently applies.

The measure typically affects goods whose customs origin is Ghana, not merely goods shipped from Ghana. An importer must identify the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, determine the applicable country of origin under customs rules, and check the official measure record for its status, effective period, product coverage, exclusions, and any required reporting or additional tariff provision. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the goods correctly and paying any applicable duties, subject to customs-broker or legal review when the facts are complex.

What to check

• Confirm whether the record is active, historical, suspended, or otherwise inapplicable for the entry date; do not rely on the title alone.
• Verify the goods’ country of origin using the applicable substantial-transformation rules, rather than using the export or shipping location.
• Review the product’s complete HTSUS classification and compare it with the measure’s listed tariff provisions, scope, exclusions, and exceptions.
• Check whether the measure is an additional duty or other trade remedy that must be reported separately from the normal HTSUS duty and fees.
• Keep supporting records for origin, classification, valuation, and any exclusion claim, and ask a licensed customs broker or trade attorney to review uncertain cases.