Date: August 1, 2025

Summary of Executive Orders on Tariffs Issued 7/30/25 and 7/31/25

Four executive orders focused on tariffs were issued on 7/30/25 and 7/31/25. These executive orders target President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the imports of copper products, as well as imports from Brazil and Canada. Below is a summary of the key provisions that may affect your entries.

Please note the summary provided is only the general interpretations of the executive orders. We encourage you to review the full executive orders using the links provided to assess the full impact on your imports. Additional executive orders and/or clarification from CBP issued at a later date may impact how these tariffs are applied in the future.

1. 40% Tariff on Brazilian Imports

  • Effective: August 6, 2025
  • Authority: EO issued July 30, 2025
  • Rate: 40% ad valorem on most goods of Brazil
  • Exemptions: Many exemptions are granted, especially related to the civil aviation industry. For the full list view Annex 1 of the executive order in the following link: Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of Brazil – The White House
  • Transit Exception: Applies to goods loaded and in transit before August 6 and entered by October 5, 2025
  • Note: Tariff does not apply to items already subject to Section 232 duties

2. 50% Tariff on Copper Articles (Section 232)

  • Effective: August 1, 2025
  • Authority: Proclamation issued July 30, 2025
  • Rate: 50% ad valorem on copper content only of covered items. For covered items see the annex attached to the executive order in the following link: Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States – The White House
  • Non-copper content is subject to all applicable duties and tariffs

3. Reciprocal Tariff Adjustments – Multiple Countries

  • Effective: August 7, 2025
  • Authority: EO issued July 31, 2025
  • Revised Rates: See Annex 1 to the executive order using the following link: Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates – The White House
  • EU Goods: Special note should be taken of EU tariffs
    • Column 1 HTS rate < 15% → Tariff rate of 15% minus column 1 HTS rate
    • Column 1 HTS rate ≥ 15% → No additional tariff
  • Other countries (not listed in Annex I): 10% additional duty under EO 14257
  • Transit Exception: Applies to goods in transit before August 7 and entered by October 5, 2025

Transshipment Enforcement (All Countries)

Goods determined by CBP to have been transshipped to evade applicable duties will be subject to:

  • 40% additional ad valorem duty (regardless of country of origin)
  • Penalties under 19 U.S.C. § 1592
  • All other applicable duties and fees

Mitigation or remission of penalties is not allowed.

CBP, in coordination with Commerce and USTR, will publish biannual reports identifying countries and facilities involved in circumvention for national security and procurement due diligence purposes.

4. Revised Canadian Tariffs

  • Effective: August 1, 2025
  • Rate Increase: From 25% to 35% ad valorem on applicable Canadian goods
  • Exemptions:
    • Articles qualifying as originating under USMCA
    • Entries under Chapter 98 of the HTS (per CBP regulations)
    • Articles subject to 232 or auto part tariffs

Enhanced Enforcement:

If CBP finds that non-USMCA Canadian goods were transshipped to evade EO 14193 duties:

  • 40% additional duty applies (replacing 35%)
  • Penalties under 19 U.S.C. § 1592 will be assessed
  • All other applicable duties will be enforced

No penalty relief will be granted in these cases.

If you wish to review the full executive order here is a link: Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border – The White House

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