U.S. MODIFIES SCOPE OF RECIPROCAL TARIFFS FOR SOME AGRICULTURAL IMPORTS

The White House has announced updated measures refining U.S. trade policy for agricultural imports. In an Executive Order issued on November 14, 2025, the Administration revised the scope of the reciprocal tariffs established on April 2, 2025, by removing designated agricultural products from the tariff schedule. The action reflects updated assessments of domestic demand, current production capacity, and developments in ongoing reciprocal trade negotiations. The revised scope appears in the updated Annex II of Executive Order 14257, as amended, and applies to goods entered on or after November 13, 2025.

Refunds for duties collected before the effective date will follow standard processing procedures.

WHAT TYPES OF PRODUCTS ARE AFFECTED?

A defined set of agricultural goods has been added to Annex II and is now excluded from reciprocal tariffs. These additions include coffee and tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices, cocoa products, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beef, and select fertilizer categories. Annex II identifies products that are not subject to reciprocal tariff application under Executive Order 14257.

WHAT CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE?

Annex I to the Executive Order revises subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The updates include revised cross references, the creation of heading 9903.02.78, and adjustments to U.S. note 2. These technical changes ensure proper classification for products that are now excluded from the reciprocal tariffs.

HOW DOES THE ACTION INTERACT WITH PTAAP PRODUCTS?

Agricultural products newly incorporated into Annex II have been removed from the Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners Annex (PTAAP) where applicable. The PTAAP Annex continues to include natural resources unavailable in the United States due to geological or climatic factors, generic pharmaceutical inputs, and civil aircraft-related items. These products remain eligible for future removal from reciprocal tariffs as trade agreements advance.

HOW WILL IMPLEMENTATION BE MANAGED?

Implementation will be carried out by the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the United States Trade Representative under their respective authorities. Federal officials will continue monitoring conditions related to the national emergency and may recommend further policy adjustments as warranted.

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