United States of America: Executive Order modifying reciprocal tariffs on imports from the People’s Republic of China including de minimis tariff decrease provisions entered into force

On 14 May 2025, the Executive Order modifying reciprocal tariff rates applied to imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Hong Kong and Macau, entered into force. The Order includes minimis tariff decrease provisions and affects importers of goods from the PRC, particularly those subject to previously heightened ad valorem duties. It temporarily suspends 24% points of the additional tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14257 for a 90-day period, setting a uniform 10% rate while removing heightened duties imposed under subsequent orders. It also reduces the tariff on low-value imports tied to the synthetic opioid supply chain from 120% to 54%, while maintaining a USD 100 duty per postal item and suspending a planned increase to USD 200.