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China Announces Additional 125 Percent Tariff on All U.S. Goods
On April 4, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced additional retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. goods, including agricultural products, of 34 percent. On April 8, the PRC announced an additional 50 percent on the current applicable tariff base, bringing the total to 84 percent. On April 11, the PRC increased the retaliatory tariff to 125 percent.
This brings the overall tariff rate by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on U.S. fresh apples, pears, and sweet cherries to 160 percent.
All goods departing the U.S. on or before April 9 must also be imported into China before midnight on May 13, 2025, to avoid the additional 125 percent duty. Similarly, any goods exported from the U.S. on April 10 or later will be assessed the additional 125 percent duty irrespective of when it is imported into China.
The PRC’s tariffs on U.S. apples, pears, and sweet cherries break down as such:
- 10 percent Most Favored Nation (MFN) Rate
- 15 percent Section 232 Retaliation (4/2/18)
- 30 percent Section 301 Retaliation (2/14/20)
- 10 percent Retaliation (3/10/25)
- 125 percent Retaliation (4/10/25)
- -30 percent for 301 Market-Based Exclusion (4/10/25)
Total = 160 percent
More information can be found in this USDA GAIN Report.
Background: The PRC levied an additional 10 percent tariff on U.S. apples, cherries, and pears (along with 737 other products) in response to the United States’ decision to impose a 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports, effective March 4, 2025. The PRC tariffs went into effect March 10. Goods that have been shipped before March 10 and are imported between March 10 and April 12, 2025, will not be subject to the 10 percent tariff.
Originally Posted: 3/6/25. Updated: 4/7, 4/10, 4/11/25
