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Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People's Republic of China

AI Summary: This regulation is an Executive Order modifying tariff rates for imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC). Specifically, the order suspends a portion of the previously imposed ad valorem duties on Chinese imports for 90 days, reducing the additional tariff rate from a higher percentage to 10 percent. The order is part of ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China, aimed at addressing trade reciprocity and national security concerns. The document modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement these changes, and also reduces certain specific duties related to postal imports from China. The order provides instructions to various government departments and agencies to implement these tariff modifications, effective May 14, 2025, and includes provisions ensuring the implementation is consistent with existing laws and does not create new legal rights.