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Tariffs & Trade

Impacting the Automotive Aftermarket

Understanding tariff rates, effective dates, and USMCA exemptions.

March, 2025

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What is Subject to Tariffs?

Key rates and effective dates

Understanding Rates:

Imported Auto Parts:

Effective May 3, 2025

Imported Cars & Trucks:

Effective April 3, 2025

25%

25%

Scope: Global imports, subject to applicable exemptions and rules.

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    • Tariffs apply globally, subject to specified exceptions.

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    • Applicable products are identified through Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.

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    • Correct classification is important when determining how a tariff applies.

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Reference: Federal Register, “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts”.

Tariff coverage

Global Scope & Product Classification:

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Exemptions: Vehicles vs Parts

Qualifying Auto Parts:

Qualifying Automobiles:

Only the non-U.S. content is subject to the 25% tariff under the stated USMCA treatment.

Temporarily exempt from the 25% tariff until the U.S. Department of Commerce establishes a process for applying tariffs to non-U.S. content.

Applying to qualifying vehicles and auto parts

USMCA:

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Key Takeaways:

    • Two 25% tariff measures have different effective dates.
    • Global scope does not eliminate product-specific exemptions.
    • USMCA qualification and non-U.S. content matter.
    • Consult applicable HTS codes and official guidance when evaluating imported products.