U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an updated guidance late Friday night on product exclusions from President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, imposed under Executive Order 14257 and its amendments (EO 14259). The exclusions cover a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and related components.
First, President Trump paused reciprocal tariffs for non-retaliating countries (e.g., China) for 90 days last week. Now, updated guidance from CBP reveals that some of the highest-value trade—particularly a wide range of electronics—is excluded from the reciprocal tariffs.
Among the 20 tariff codes listed for exemption, three stand out in particular:
8471 – Automatic data processing machines and units thereof (e.g., laptops, desktops, servers).
8517.13.00 – Smartphones and other telecommunication apparatus for cellular networks.
8542 – Electronic integrated circuits (e.g., microprocessors, memory chips).
Here’s the complete list:
8471 – Automatic data processing machines and units thereof (e.g., laptops, desktops, servers).
8473.30 – Parts and accessories for automatic data processing machines (e.g., computer parts).
8486 – Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits.
8517.13.00 – Smartphones and other telecommunication apparatus for cellular networks.
8517.62.00 – Machines for the reception, conversion, and transmission/regeneration of voice, images, or other data (e.g., modems, routers).
8523.51.00 – Solid-state non-volatile storage devices (e.g., flash memory, SSDs).
8524 – Media