Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of the U.S.-Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal

Brief takeaway: This notice amends the U.S. tariff schedule to implement certain tariff changes on Korean-origin goods under the U.S.-Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal.

What changed: According to the notice, the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative determined that certain tariff modifications are necessary to implement the U.S.-ROK Deal, and the notice amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to adjust tariffs on certain products of the Republic of Korea. The notice states these adjustments include country-specific reciprocal tariffs under Executive Order 14257 (as amended), as well as tariffs tied to several proclamations.

Who's affected: The notice names products that are goods of the Republic of Korea (KR origin). It cites specific categories including automobiles and automobile parts (Proclamation 10908, as amended), timber, lumber, and their derivatives (Proclamation 10976), and certain aircraft and aircraft parts (Executive Order 14257, Proclamations 9704, 9705, and 10962, as amended). Specific HTS codes and rates are not detailed in the text provided.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported goods are products of the Republic of Korea and fall within the categories the notice cites.
- Check the amended HTS provisions referenced by the notice against the classifications your broker uses.
- Confirm with your licensed customs broker how the reciprocal, automobile, timber, or aircraft tariff elements may be relevant to your entries.
- Confirm the effective date and any reporting requirements for affected shipments.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.