On April 3, local time, the official website of the White House released a tariff exemption list covering nearly 1,000 products, including energy products, various minerals, chemicals used in energy and manufacturing, as well as metals such as steel, aluminum, and copper.
Key categories in the exemption list include:
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In-transit goods: Goods declared for import or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption in the U.S. before 12:00 AM ET on April 9 (12:00 PM CST on April 9, Beijing time) will qualify for reciprocal tariff treatment.
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Essential supplies: Urgently needed items such as food, clothing, and pharmaceuticals will be covered under priority supply policies.
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Information-related products: Books, films, literature, electronic media (e.g., CDs, tapes), and news publications will receive reciprocal tariff exemptions.
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Section 232-restricted products: Tariff-exempt items include steel/aluminum products and derivatives, passenger cars, light trucks, and components already regulated under Section 232 tariffs.
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Industrial and civilian goods: Specific products such as copper, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, semiconductors, wood/paper products, and metals will be granted tariff exemptions.
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Scarce mineral resources: Energy-related and other mineral products scarce in the U.S. will be exempt from reciprocal tariffs.
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High U.S. content products: If U.S.-origin components account for over 20% of the declared customs value, tariffs will apply only to non-U.S. portions, reflecting policies to protect domestic industries.
