September 25th, 2025 – On September 25, 2025, the U.S. published tariff modifications under Executive Order 14346 to align with the U.S.–EU Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. These changes adjust HTSUS classifications and duty rates for certain EU-origin goods, including automobiles, civil aircraft, natural resources, and pharmaceuticals, while maintaining key exemptions.
Executive Order & Framework
EO 14346 (Sept. 5, 2025) authorized Commerce, USTR, and Homeland Security to implement reciprocal tariffs and related trade/security agreements.
Implemented as part of the U.S.–EU Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (announced Aug. 21, 2025).
Commerce and USTR published a Federal Register Notice (Sept. 25, 2025) with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) modifications.
Scope of Tariff Changes
Applies to imports from EU member states (27 countries).
Tariffs modified under IEEPA and Section 232 authority.
Affects: automobiles and parts, civil aircraft, certain natural resources (e.g., cork), generic pharmaceuticals, and other covered goods.
Section 232 Duties – Automobiles & Parts (Effective Aug. 1, 2025)
Automobiles/parts with Column 1 duty ≥15% → no additional Section 232 duty.
Automobiles/parts with Column 1 duty <15% → duty increased to 15% ad valorem total.
New HTSUS codes: 9903.94.50–9903.94.53.
Importers must file corrections, PSCs, or protests depending on entry status.
Civil Aircraft (Effective Sept. 1, 2025)
EU civil aircraft and parts (per WTO Civil Aircraft Agreement) exempt from additional tariffs.
Use HTSUS 9903.02.76.
Natural Resources & Pharmaceuticals (Effective Sept. 1, 2025)
Exempt from reciprocal tariffs:
Unavailable natural resources (e.g., cork) → HTSUS 9903.02.74.
Certain essential oils for religious use → HTSUS 9903.02.75.
Non-patented pharmaceuticals and precursors → HTSUS 9903.02.77.
Documentation required for intended use (religious/pharmaceutical).
Reciprocal Tariff Framework (General Rule, Effective Aug. 7, 2025)
Products with Column 1 duty ≥15% → no reciprocal tariff (HTSUS 9903.02.19).
Products with Column 1 duty <15% → total tariff = 15% ad valorem (HTSUS 9903.02.20).
Specific/compound duties must be converted to ad valorem equivalent.
Exemptions & Continuity
Products already covered by Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, and autos/parts remain exempt from reciprocal tariffs.
Exemptions also continue for items under HTSUS 9903.01.30–9903.01.34.
Entry Filing Guidance
HTSUS reporting order must follow strict sequence (Chapter 98 → Chapter 99 for duties/remedies → Chapter 1–97 primary classification).
Duties must be properly linked to the correct HTSUS lines; no combining across multiple numbers.
Bottom Line:
EO 14346 implements the U.S.–EU Framework by adjusting U.S. tariffs on EU imports. Automobiles and parts face a 15% floor duty; civil aircraft, certain natural resources, and generic pharmaceuticals are exempt. Reciprocal tariffs apply broadly but with exemptions for Section 232 products. Importers must update filings to match new HTSUS codes starting Sept. 25, 2025.
Read the full CSMS here: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-3f4360e?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2
Should you have any questions, please contact our Import Compliance team or call us at 518-785-6000.
