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Trump administration exempts agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs

Date of publication: November 18, 2025
The White House issued an Executive Order on November 14, 2025, exempting certain agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs previously imposed under a declared national trade emergency. The order represents the second major modification to the tariff regime established earlier this year.
This change is effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on November 13, 2025.
The modifications stem from Executive Order 14257, issued April 2, 2025, which declared a national emergency based on "large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits" that the administration determined constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to national security and the economy. That order imposed ad valorem duties on imported goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Executive Order 14346, issued September 5, 2025, previously modified the product scope and established procedures for implementing trade and security agreements with aligned partners.

Key provisions of the latest order

The November 14 order further narrows the tariff coverage by excluding certain agricultural products from the reciprocal tariff regime. According to the order, this determination was made after considering:
  • Recommendations from officials monitoring the declared emergency.
  • Status of negotiations with trading partners
  • Current domestic demand for specific products
  • Current domestic capacity to produce those products.
The modifications took effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on November 13, 2025, for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption.

Implementation and compliance considerations

Harmonized Tariff Schedule Updates:
 The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule has been modified according to Annex I of the order. Updated versions of Annex II to Executive Order 14257 and the "Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners" annex to Executive Order 14346 are now in effect.
Duty Refunds:
 Where implementation requires refunds of duties already collected, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will process refunds pursuant to applicable law and standard procedures.
Ongoing Monitoring:
 The Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative are directed to continue monitoring circumstances related to the declared emergency and consult regularly with appropriate senior officials. They are required to inform the President of any circumstances indicating the need for further action.
Agency Authority:
 The Secretaries of Commerce and Homeland Security, along with the U.S. Trade Representative, are authorized to adopt rules, regulations, or guidance necessary to implement the order, with authority to redelegate functions within their respective agencies.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS # 66814923 - UPDATE– Agricultural Products Exempted from Reciprocal Tariffs to provide implementation guidance to the trade.

Implications for trade compliance

This order marks the second significant adjustment to the reciprocal tariff framework within three months, suggesting the administration is actively refining its approach based on economic conditions and trade negotiations. Compliance professionals should:
  1. Review the updated annexes to determine which agricultural products are now exempt.
  2. Assess whether any shipments subject to duties between April 2 and November 13, 2025, may qualify for refunds.
  3. Monitor for additional modifications as negotiations with trading partners continue.
  4. Ensure classification and entry procedures align with the updated Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The order includes a severability clause, indicating that if any provision is held invalid, the remainder of the order remains in effect. It also specifies that the order does not create any enforceable rights or benefits for private parties against the United States.

Conclusion

The ongoing nature of the monitoring requirement and the two modifications within seven months suggest that further adjustments to the reciprocal tariff regime may be forthcoming. Trade compliance teams should establish processes to track developments and assess impacts on their supply chains, particularly for agricultural commodities and products from countries engaged in trade negotiations with the United States.
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