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ARTICLE · 12 MARCH 2025

USMCA-Compliant Products Get Temporary 25% Tariff Relief Starting March 7

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On March 6, 2025, the White House announced new executive orders changing the national emergency tariffs on Mexico and Canada that came into force earlier this week.

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Angela Gamalski
Angela Gamalski
Chauncey C. Mayfield II
Chauncey C. Mayfield II

On March 6, 2025, the White House announced new executive orders changing the national emergency tariffs on Mexico and Canada that came into force earlier this week. The announced tariff exemption covers all products of Canada and Mexico that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (the “USMCA”) and are imported into the United States on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on March 7, 2025. The national emergency tariffs charged to Canadian and Mexican products imported over the last few days cannot be refunded. 

The USMCA allows for materials produced in Mexico, Canada or the United States to be “originating” and therefore qualify for duty-free treatment across North America. Importers or manufacturers must prepare a Certificate of Origin attesting to the product's USMCA status. There are four different tests available for goods to qualify under the USMCA:

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