On July 7, 2025, President Trump signed an order to push back the start date of new country-specific tariffs from July 9 to August 1. These tariffs were first introduced in April and mark a big change in U.S. trade policy, they’re meant to match the trade barriers other countries place on U.S. goods.
What Are Reciprocal Tariffs?
The U.S. announced these tariffs back in April to match the trade restrictions other countries have on us. If there are no new updates, starting August 1, businesses importing goods from over 75 countries could see big extra costs—anywhere from 25% to 50%.
- On April 9, the implementation was suspended for 90 days.
- On May 12, a separate truce paused extreme tariffs on Chinese goods through August 12.
- Now, the July 7 Executive Order extends the general suspension to August 1, giving trade talks more time to progress.
What Products Are Affected?
The suspension affects HTSUS codes: 9903.01.43 through 9903.01.76 These subheadings correspond to country-specific reciprocal tariffs and apply to a broad range of goods from key U.S. trade partners.
Examples of affected countries and proposed tariff rates:
- Japan, South Korea: 25%
- Indonesia: 32%
- Bangladesh, Serbia: 35%
- Thailand, Cambodia: 36–49%
- Laos, Myanmar: 40%
- Others: Up to 50% depending on country
President Trump also posted letters publicly via Truth Social addressed to Japan and South Korea, confirming that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on imports from these countries starting August 1, if no agreements are reached.
What This Means for You
- The 10% interim tariff remains active through July 31.
- No deal by August 1? The higher tariffs snap into effect.
- If you import from affected countries, your landed costs could increase dramatically.
Strategic actions to consider:
- Expedite goods to clear U.S. Customs before August 1
- Analyze HTS classifications and sourcing origins
- Prepare for possible customs audits and documentation reviews
At EP Logistics, we’re tracking evolving CBP guidance and policy updates to help clients avoid disruptions. From customs compliance to freight strategy and duty planning, we’re here to support your international trade operations.
We offer:
- Strategic freight planning
- Customs brokerage and compliance review
- Cross-border documentation expertise
- Duty mitigation and sourcing analysis
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