IEEPA Duty on Chinese Goods Tied to Opioids Cut to 10 Percent

From November 10, 2025, the IEEPA duty on Chinese and Hong Kong goods tied to synthetic opioids was cut from 20 to 10 percent, and the 10 percent reciprocal rate was extended.

Event date: November 10, 2025. By the TariffClarity editorial team. Published September 24, 2026

From 12:01 a.m. Eastern on November 10, 2025, the IEEPA duty on goods from China and Hong Kong tied to synthetic opioids was cut from 20 percent to 10 percent. The reciprocal rate on Chinese goods stayed at 10 percent, with the higher rate suspended until November 10, 2026.

What this means for importers

Chinese goods entered from November 10, 2025 paid about 20 percent in IEEPA duties, down from about 30 percent. See the China guide.

General information, not legal or customs advice. Facts last reviewed September 24, 2026. Confirm dates and options for your entries with a licensed professional.

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