Tariffs Canada, Mexico 25 Percent & China 20 Percent Effective March 4th

Dear Valued Customer,

On March 3, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued two notices confirming 25% tariffs will be applicable on Canadian and Mexican imports to the U.S. effective March 4, 2025, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern time.

The following U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) are applicable.

Imports from Canada

9903.01.10 All imports that are products of Canada unless excluded, will be 25%

9903.01.13 Imports of energy or energy resources of Canada, will be 10%

Imports from Mexico

9903.01.01 All imports of articles that are products of Mexico unless excluded, will be 25%

These tariffs are in addition to all other applicable duties (including antidumping and countervailing duties, taxes, fees, exactions and charges). Products eligible for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or eligible for exemptions or reductions under chapter 99 are subject to these tariff increases. Goods entered into a foreign trade zone must be entered under “privileged foreign status”. Drawback is not eligible for the additional duties.

Exceptions

• Products of personal use included in accompanied baggage of persons arriving in the U.S.
• 9903.01.11 Articles of Canada that are donations such as food, clothing, and medicine
• 9903.01.12 Informational Articles of Canada
• 9903.01.02 Articles of Mexico that are donations such as food, clothing, and medicine
• 9903.01.03 Informational Articles of Mexico
• Chapter 98 goods, except additional duty is applicable for repair, alterations or processing performed in Canada or Mexico
• De minimis goods

Imports from China

On March 3, 2025, the White House amended the previous Executive Order on China increasing the additional tariff from 10% to 20%.  Goods that loaded on a vessel or in transit on the final mode of transport prior to February 1 and until March 7, 2025, can claim an exemption under HTSUS 9903.01.23.

 In Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 64299816 , CBP advised 9903.01.24 will be used to access the additional 20% duty as of March 4, 12:01 a.m. Eastern time.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Resources

CSMS # 64297449 - GUIDANCE: Additional Duties on Imports from Canada

CSMS # 64297292 - GUIDANCE: Additional Duties on Imports from Mexico

Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China – The White House

Thank you for being a Valued Customer.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your C. H. Robinson commercial representative for further information.

Sincerely,

C.H. Robinson