A number of tariff communications were issued today – here we summarize the latest:
Brazil-Specific Tariff
The White House issued an Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to the Government of Brazil. As part of this action, a 40% additional duty will be imposed on designated Brazil-origin goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Our communication earlier this week stated we thought Brazil would move to a 40% IEEPA + 10% Reciprocal Tariff level on August 1st, but that ‘official’ communication was still needed. This EO acts as that official communication so we now believe this tariff level is set.
What We Know:
- The additional duty applies to entries submitted on or after August 6th, 2025
- Goods already in transit before August 6th and entered into consumption by October 5th, 2025 may be exempt
- This is in addition to the existing 10% reciprocal duty already in place on many Brazilian-origin products – total: 50% as per our communication earlier this week
- A limited list of exclusions (e.g., iron ore, fertilizers, civil aircraft) is provided in Annex I of the Executive Order
- Meat and most food commodities are not excluded and appear subject to the full surcharge
At this time, CBP has not released a CSMS or operational guidance on how the duties will be assessed in ACE. We are monitoring for updates.
India-Specific Tariff
President Trump issued a Truth Social post communicating a plan to impose a 25% tariff on products into the US originating from India effective August 1st. This communication marks an intent to levy the tariff but typically an Executive Order is used to make it official – we have not seen that yet.
Copper Imports Subject to 50% Tariff
Also communicated today by President Trump is that all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products will be subject to a 50% tariff effective August 1st for all goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption from that date.
“This tariff is in addition to any other duties, fees, exactions, and charges applicable to such imported semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products,” the Proclamation said.
Full details of the White House Proclamation are available here.
The End of the De Minimis Exemption – August 29th
One final communication today, so far, via Executive Order was the end of the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments. “Imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption will be subject to all applicable duties,” the Executive Order said.
Goods shipped through the international postal system will be assessed one of the below duties:
- Ad valorem duty: A duty equal to the effective tariff rate imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) that is applicable to the country of origin of the product. This duty shall be assessed on the value of each package
- Specific duty: A duty ranging from $80 per item to $200 per item, depending on the effective IEEPA tariff rate applicable to the country of origin of the product. The specific duty methodology will be available for six months, after which all applicable shipments must comply with the ad valorem duty methodology
Individuals can still bring in up to $200 of purchased merchandise and $100 in gifts, the communication said. Read the full EO here.
