Historical reciprocal tariff for IL-origin goods

A measure titled “Historical reciprocal tariff for IL-origin goods” is an IEEPA-based trade measure associated with goods identified as originating in “IL.” In this context, “IL” is a country or origin code as defined by the official data source; confirm the code rather than assuming its meaning. “Historical” generally indicates that the measure applied during a past period and may not be in force for current entries.

IEEPA (the International Emergency Economic Powers Act) is the legal authority used for certain additional import measures. A reciprocal tariff is generally an added duty intended to respond to trade conditions involving the exporting country. It typically affects U.S. importers of covered goods when the goods meet the specified country-of-origin, product-classification, and timing requirements. The importer should check the relevant HTSUS provision, measure instructions, entry date, and any exclusions or exceptions. Customs-broker or trade counsel review may be appropriate where the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Verify what “IL” means in the official country-code or measure-data documentation, and determine the product’s legal country of origin under U.S. customs rules.
• Review the measure’s scope against the complete HTSUS classification, including any chapter, heading, subheading, product description, and additional tariff number.
• Check whether the measure is historical or currently effective for the intended entry date, and confirm any transition, termination, or replacement instructions in official sources.
• Look for exclusions, quota treatment, special programs, or other exceptions, and confirm whether they apply to the specific product and origin.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade attorney to review uncertain origin, classification, valuation, or IEEPA applicability before filing the entry.