U.S. SUSPENDS ADDITIONAL CHINA TARIFFS UNTIL NOVEMBER

U.S. EXTENDS SUSPENSION OF ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON CHINESE IMPORTS UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2025

On August 11, 2025, the White House announced an extension of the 90-day suspension on additional ad valorem duties for imports from the China. Originally set to expire at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 12, 2025, the suspension now remains in place until 12:01 a.m. EST on November 10, 2025. The action follows continued bilateral discussions aimed at addressing trade reciprocity, economic security, and national security concerns.

WHY IS THE UNITED STATES EXTENDING THE SUSPENSION OF TARIFFS ON CHINESE GOODS?

The extension builds on a series of executive orders issued earlier this year, beginning with Executive Order 14257 in April 2025, which imposed reciprocal tariffs to address large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits. Subsequent actions in Executive Orders 14259 and 14266 raised duty rates in response to China’s retaliatory measures.

In May, Executive Order 14298 temporarily suspended certain additional duties for 90 days, replacing them with a reduced rate on specified China-origin articles. The suspension provided importers with short-term duty relief while both governments engaged in negotiations to address structural trade imbalances. According to the August 11 announcement, China has since taken “significant steps” toward remedying non-reciprocal trade arrangements, warranting a continuation of the suspension.

WHAT DOES THIS EXTENSION MEAN FOR CURRENT HTSUS DUTY RATES ON CHINESE-IMPORTS?

Under the extension, Heading 9903.01.63 and subdivision (v)(xiv)(10) of U.S. note 2 to subchapter III of chapter 99 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) will remain suspended until November 10, 2025. This means the additional ad valorem rate originally imposed under Executive Order 14257 will not apply to covered China-origin goods during the suspension period.

The suspension does not apply to all Chinese imports as tariffs imposed under other authorities, such as Section 232 or Section 301, remain in place where applicable.

WHAT SHOULD U.S. IMPORTERS DO DURING THIS EXTENSION PERIOD?

Importers sourcing from China should take advantage of the extended suspension period to review and optimize their trade compliance and sourcing strategies.

Key steps include:

• Confirming product eligibility under the continued suspension to ensure correct duty treatment at entry

• Coordinating with customs brokers to apply the proper HTSUS provisions and secure reduced duty rates

• Prioritizing inbound shipments of eligible goods before the November 10 expiration date

• Monitoring federal announcements for updates on tariff policy changes or further extensions