Historical reciprocal tariff for NA-origin goods

A “historical reciprocal tariff for NA-origin goods” is an archived or previously applicable trade measure associated with goods whose country of origin is identified as North American (“NA”) in the official data. “Reciprocal” generally means the measure was designed to respond to the treatment of U.S. goods by another country or group of countries. “IEEPA” refers to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the legal authority cited for certain import-related actions during a declared national emergency.

This type of measure typically affects commercial imports that meet the stated origin and product-scope conditions. It may apply as an additional duty, sometimes called a Chapter 99 or special tariff provision when implemented in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Because the measure is labeled historical, an importer should not assume it is currently collectible: confirm its effective period, status, country coverage, and any later modifications in the official source. Country of origin is a customs determination based on applicable origin rules, not simply the shipment’s export location or the seller’s address.

What to check

• Verify whether “NA” is defined as a specific country or group of countries in the official measure, and document the product’s customs country of origin.
• Check the measure’s status and effective period to determine whether it is historical, currently applicable, suspended, terminated, or replaced.
• Review the measure’s product scope, including HTSUS headings, subheadings, exclusions, and any required Chapter 99 reporting.
• Determine whether the measure is an additional duty rather than a replacement for ordinary classification-based duties, trade-program benefits, or other applicable measures.
• Confirm entry filing and valuation treatment with official CBP guidance or a licensed customs broker when the scope, origin, or stacking of duties is unclear.