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China Tariffs to Begin Deescalation On May 14
The US and China have announced a joint plan to begin the deescalation of tariffs starting Wednesday May 14, 2025. The US will lower the Reciprocal Tariff to 10% for a period of 90-days. This is down from 125% imposed last month. However, the 20% Fentanyl Tariff remains in effect as does the original Section 301 Tariffs from Trump’s first term (7.5% or 25% depending on the HTS number used) as well as the Section 232 Tariffs (Aluminum/Steel and Autos/Auto Parts). We are awaiting further information from US Customs on implementation. The information above is garnered from news reports and is not legally binding. We will keep monitoring the situation and provide additional information as it becomes available. Read More
Auto Parts Tariffs to begin on Saturday, May 3rd
On Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT (that’s 9:01 p.m. PDT on Friday May 2 for us here on the west coast), the 25% Auto Parts Tariffs will take effect. This tariff applies to all imported parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, SUV’s, crossover vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks. Auto parts that are eligible for special treatment under the USCMA, and appear on a valid USCMA Certificate of Origin, appear to be exempt from this tariff. For details, please see US Customs’ CSMS# 64913145 – Import Duties on Certain Automobile Parts. The statements above are based on the best information available to us at the time. They are not legally binding and are subject to change as new information becomes available. Read More
The White House causes some confusion about a 245% China tariff statement
Last week on 4/15/2025 the White House published a Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ensures National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Action s on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products. In this document, the statement is made that “China faces up to a 245% reciprocal tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions”. To be clear, the 245% is comprised of the following tariffs: Section 301 Tariffs from 2018 of 7.5%, 25%, or 100% (on a few items) The tariff rate applied is determined by the tariff classification number used for importation IEEPA Fentanyl Tariff of 20% IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff of 125% If you combine all the maximum tariffs listed above together, you will get 245%. Does this mean that all Chinese products are 245%. No. Most products will be between 132.5% and 170%. The products which have 100% tariffs include photovoltaic cells, electric vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, battery parts, and syringes. As always, the situation remains fluid and information can change with very little notice. We will endeavor to keep this page updated as new information comes in. Read More
Reciprocal Tariffs for Countries in the Annex I List Have Been Reduced; China Has Their Tariff Raised
Although we have not seen any official reports from US Customs, major new outlets are reporting that the IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs that went into effect this morning have been paused for 90 days for the countries that were on the Annex I list. Instead, their tariffs have dropped to the 10% baseline along with everyone else. Goods from Canada and Mexico covered under the USMCA are exempt from the 10%. Goods that are not covered by the USCMA are still subject to the 25% tariff. Also, the separate tariffs for autos and aluminum/steel are still in effect. The IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff rate for China has, which had been increased to 84%, has now been reportedly increased to 125%. When combined with the earlier IEEPA Fentanyl Tariff rate of 20% and the Section 301 tariffs enacted in 2018, that means the China tariffs reach from 152.5% to 170%. Again, this is information being reported by the news outlets and has not been officially confirmed from US Customs. We will continue to post new information as it becomes available. *** Update: 4/10/2025*** We’re received guidance from US Customs that the information above is correct. Goods with country of origin of China that crossed after 12:01 a.m. EDT 4/9/2025, but before 12:01 a.m. EDT 4/10/2025, will have an IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff rate of 84%. Such goods that cross after 12:01 a.m. EDT 4/10/2025 will have an IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff rate of 125%, Please remember that previous duty rates still apply. Read More
Increase of IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff Rate for China to 84%
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET today, The IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff Rate for Chinese goods increase from 34% to 84%. This is addition to all other duties. As always, this is a fluid situation, so we will keep you updated as soon as we receive official notification from US Customs of any changes. Read More
Section 232 IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs Summary
IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs Summary President Trump signed an Executive Order on April 2nd invoking Section 232 of IEEPA Authority. This Executive Order imposed a universal 10% tariff for imports of all countries except as noted below. Selected countries will have a greater tariff than the baseline 10%. All imports subject to the 10% duty will be assessed the duty effective 12:01 a.m. ET on Saturday 4/5/2025 (that’s 9:01 p.m. PT on Friday 4/4/2025). Annex I lists countries that subject to a tariff greater than 10%. Imports from the countries listed in Annex I countries are subject to the specified tariffs effective 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday 4/9/2025 (that’s 9:01 p.m. PT on Tuesday 4/8/2025). In both cases, goods that are loaded onto a vessel at the port of lading and in final mode of transit before the times stated will NOT be subject to the tariff. Exceptions: The additional duty will not apply to: Goods exempted under 50 USC 1701 Goods for personal use Donations of food, clothing, and medicine intended to relieve human suffering Merely informational materials Products subject to existing Section 232 tariffs Steel and derivatives Aluminum and derivatives Autos and auto parts The following products and any others listed in Annex II Copper Pharmaceuticals Semiconductors Lumber Certain critical minerals Energy and energy products Products from countries subject to Column 2 rates Cuba North Korea Russia Belarus Goods from Canada and Mexico covered under USMCA Non-USMCA... Read More
Security
Welcome – Security
Security at Sanders Brokerage: Welcome, and we hope you enjoy the staff and services of Sanders Brokerage Services. Hopefully by now you know a bit about the background and heritage of Sanders Brokerage Services. We take security personally and hold our government’s security programs with high regard. We have been a proud C-TPAT (Customs Trade […]
USDA
Lacey Act Certification Phase VII – December 1, 2024
Please note that APHIS / USDA (Animal Plant Health Inspection Services) has published in the Federal Registar the LACEY ACT – PHASE VII implementation of the enforcement schedule, beginning December 1st, 2024 and includes many additional new Tariff numbers to be subject to LACEY ACT reporting. While this is the 6-month comment period it is […]
FDA
FDA Biennial Registration Renewal
We do apologize for the late notice. If you have not already done so, please remember to complete your Biennial FDA Registration Renewal before 12/31/24. If you do not complete the renewal, then your registration will be cancelled and you will need to reapply. That means you will not be able to ship your product […]
CBP
America First Trade Policy
You may have heard of President Trump and his boasting of the America First Trade Policy, his reference and inferences to an External Revenue Service (ERS). Additionally, you no doubt have heard of the threat of “25% duties on all goods from Canada and Mexico” (unquote). It appears that the start of his efforts were […]
