As the situation regarding tariffs is rapidly changing, we want to make sure you have the correct information gathered in one place, with easy access. Therefore, we have created a webpage where you can see official changes to tariffs, who at Maersk you can reach out to for guidance, and key sites we suggest for further information.
Please bookmark this page for your ease. We will continue to update it as changes are announced.
What is the current situation?
On April 10, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection released guidance on changes made to the previously announced tariffs, stating that imports from China, Hong Kong and Macau would immediately have an additional 125% ad valorem duty applied, on top of the existing 20%. Certain goods (see here) may be exempt.
It also stated there would be an immediate suspension of country-specific tariffs that had previously gone into effect on April 9, 2025. Mexico and Canada are excluded from this suspension, and the 25% tariff on goods imported from these countries that are not covered by the USMCA trade agreement will continue to apply.
On April 11, 2025, China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced an adjustment to tariff measures on imports originating from the United States from 84% to 125%, with effect from April 12, 2025.
The European Commission released a statement on April 10, 2025 by President von der Leyen, wherein the President stated that in response to the U.S. suspension of previous country-specific tariffs, the EU countermeasures are put on hold for 90 days. She further stated that if negotiations are not satisfactory, countermeasures will kick in. European Commission preparatory work on potential further countermeasures continues.
What this means for your business:
These changes represent a shift in U.S. trade policy and China trade policy, and may impact your landed costs, customs clearance procedures, and overall supply chain planning. We recommend:
- Reviewing your current sourcing strategies, especially if you import from China, Hong Kong, Macau or the U.S.
For now, countries within the EU are experiencing a base-tariff rate of 10%, so this should not cause further disruption. - Assessing tariff exposure and updating landed cost models based on the new duty rates.
- Ensuring your customs documentation and classifications (HTSUS codes) are accurate and up to date.
source: Maersk