Recently, former President Donald Trump issued an executive order granting exemptions on import tariffs for certain products.
In the document, Trump stated that, after comprehensive consideration of information and advice provided by officials, progress in negotiations with trade partners, current domestic demand for specific products, and existing domestic production capacity, he determined it necessary and appropriate to further revise the scope of reciprocal tariffs under the amended Executive Order 14257.
Specifically, he decided that certain agricultural products would no longer be subject to the reciprocal tariffs outlined in the amended Executive Order 14257.
The revision takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 13, 2025, for goods declared for import or withdrawn from bonded warehouses for consumption.
This round of exemptions covers a wide range of product categories, including:
Agricultural Products: Beef, tomatoes, coconuts, coffee, tea, spices, fruits, nuts, and more
Industrial Materials: Graphite, minerals, metal ores, coal, oil, chemicals, etc.
Manufactured Goods: Electronics (such as semiconductors, smartphones, monitors), magnets, pharmaceuticals, printed materials, and more
Precious Metals: Gold, silver, platinum, and others
Specific Foods: Frozen tropical fruits, açaí, coconut water, etc.
Trump also noted that if the implementation of this order involves refunds of previously collected tariffs, such refunds should be processed according to applicable laws and the routine procedures of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
This announcement recalls a report by Yicai Global regarding concerns previously raised by U.S. Supreme Court justices and the Treasury Secretary about “tariff refunds causing chaos.” Some importers, however, believe that this will not create confusion.
Muskatt, CEO of DeerStags, a family-owned business paying over $1 million in tariffs, stated:
“On every customs declaration, we detail specific items and indicate the tariff rates we have paid. Every time the president changes tariffs, U.S. Customs can add these extra items to the import declaration. Therefore, importers should be able to easily apply for refunds based on this tariff breakdown.”
Greenbar Distillery, a small Los Angeles-based bottling company for cocktails and liqueurs, which paid over $50,000 in additional tariffs, added:
“From a logistics, technical, and theoretical standpoint, recovering these tariffs should be straightforward since every fee is clearly itemized.”
