China to Suspend and Adjust Additional Tariffs on Certain U.S. Goods Starting November 10, 2025

To implement the consensus reached during the recent China–U.S. economic and trade consultations, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council issued two announcements on November 5, 2025, regarding adjustments and suspensions of additional tariffs on certain goods originating from the United States.
The new measures will take effect at 13:01 on November 10, 2025 (Beijing Time).

1. Announcement on Adjusting Additional Tariff Measures on Imports Originating from the United States

In accordance with the Customs Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws and regulations, as well as the basic principles of international law, and with the approval of the State Council,
starting from 13:01 on November 10, 2025, China will adjust the additional tariff measures stipulated in the Announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council on Imposing Additional Tariffs on Imports Originating from the United States (Announcement [2025] No. 4) as follows:

The 24% additional tariff rate on certain U.S. goods will remain suspended for one year;

The 10% additional tariff rate will remain in place.

Announcement [2025] No. 4 serves as the foundational document for China’s additional tariff measures on U.S. imports. Since its issuance, the applicable additional tariff rate on certain U.S. goods had been adjusted in stages, at one point reaching up to 125%.

2. Announcement on Stopping the Implementation of Additional Tariff Measures on Certain U.S. Imports

Effective 13:01 on November 10, 2025, China will cease implementing the additional tariff measures specified in the Announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council on Imposing Additional Tariffs on Certain Imports Originating from the United States (Announcement [2025] No. 2).

Announcement [2025] No. 2, issued in March 2025, mainly targeted U.S. agricultural products in response to the U.S. government’s tariff actions.
It stipulated that, effective March 10, 2025:

An additional 15% tariff would be imposed on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton originating from the United States;

An additional 10% tariff would be imposed on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products from the United States.

Under the new policy, these additional agricultural tariffs will be fully lifted as of November 10, 2025.

3. Background

On March 3, 2025, the U.S. government announced an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese goods exported to the United States, citing so-called “fentanyl-related concerns.”
In response, China implemented countermeasures under Announcement [2025] No. 2.

Following the China–U.S. economic and trade consultations held in Kuala Lumpur, both sides reached a new phase of consensus aimed at stabilizing trade relations.
This latest tariff adjustment reflects the practical implementation of that consensus.

4. Implications for Freight Forwarders and Import/Export Businesses

The recent policy changes are expected to have a positive impact on trade and logistics activities between China and the United States:

Tariff burdens on agricultural and food imports will be significantly reduced;

Bilateral trade flows are likely to recover steadily, boosting shipping and air freight demand;

Freight forwarders may adjust pricing, customs clearance, and compliance strategies accordingly to optimize costs for clients.

Our company will continue to monitor official policy updates from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council and the General Administration of Customs, providing clients with timely and accurate customs and trade compliance information.