New 10% U.S. Tariff on China: What It Means for Travel Goods Imports
On February 4, President Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on all U.S. imports from China (including Hong Kong) for products shipped on or after February 1. This action was taken by declaring a national emergency related to fentanyl under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), an authority that has never been used before to impose tariffs.
Impact on Travel Goods Imports
This new 10% tariff comes on top of existing tariffs (17.6% - 20%) and the 25% China Section 301 tariffs on U.S. imports of travel goods from China, significantly increasing the total cost of importing travel goods from China:
- Textile travel goods: 17.6% normal tariff + 25% China Section 301 tariff + 10% Trump China new tariff = 52.6% total tariff
- Hardsided & plastic travel goods: 20% normal tariff + 25% China Section 301 tariff + 10% Trump China new tariff = 55% total tariff
Additionally, the Executive Order eliminates duty-free entry for Chinese-origin products under de minimis (Section 321) and bans duty drawback for any U.S. imports from China.
Learn More at the Travel Goods Show
The Travel Goods Association will host a session on the new tariffs at the Travel Goods Show in Las Vegas on March 26 at 8AM PT.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Nate Herman, TGA’s Director of Government Relations.
(See official resources: Trump Executive Order, Federal Register Notice, White House Fact Sheet, CBP CSMS Message.)