Navigating tariff policies and regulations can be challenging, so we've put together resources that keep you updated and offer guidance. Our tools and information help you understand and comply with duties and tariff regulations when exporting or importing fresh produce and floral products.
Key Tariff Resources Available:
- Guidance Documents: Insights into current tariff trends, regulatory changes, and compliance instructions.
- Webinars and Workshops: Exclusive sessions hosted by IFPA and industry experts.
- Policy Monitoring: Track and communicate developments on tariffs and international trade to inform and support strategic business decisions.
- Regulatory Updates: Timely alerts on changes to tariff regulations affecting your business.
Leverage these resources to confidently manage your tariff obligations and focus on growing your business.
Your Story Matters, and It Can Drive Real Change
For IFPA Members: Use the IFPA Share Your Story form to showcase how tariffs are directly affecting your business. We’ve included a few prompts below to help guide your response, but please feel free to focus on the impacts that matter most to you.
Tariff Information and Forms
Fact Sheet on Tariffs: Updated April 10
On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Chinese exports to the US will increase an additional 125% for an effective tariff rate of 145% on many goods. Country-specific reciprocal tariffs on the 57 countries announced on April 2, 2025 will be paused for 90 days to give room for bilateral negotiations.
Updated Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs (April 10)
This updated guidance applies to the actions that are effective on April 10, 2025, including an increase in rate for China and the reversion of other country-specific rates.
Fact Sheet on Canadian Tariffs of U.S. Exports
USMCA compliant exports continue to receive preferential treatment and are exempt from baseline reciprocal tariffs implemented on April 5, 2025, from the U.S.
Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs
This guidance applies to the actions that are effective on April 5, 2025. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will issue separate guidance for the actions that are effective on April 9, 2025.
US Packing Deductions
US-made packing materials can be deducted from imported goods' value. Ensure proper handling by US Customs brokers with clear invoices and country of origin details.
US-Made Packaging Material DeductionsACH Duty Optimization
Optimize duty payments to CBP with ACH. Gain control, reduce fees, and improve cash flow. Start the process now to avoid potential penalties.
Mexican Produce Tariffs
Tariffs for Mexican produce shipped to Canada: Immediate Delivery (ID) entry, T&E re-export, handling fees, and compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
Tariffs on Mexican Produce to Canada
Streamline Duty Payments
Participate in Periodic Monthly Statements (PMS) with ACE. Streamline duty payments, manage working capital, and consolidate Entry Summaries. Sign up now.
Participating in Periodic Monthly Statements2025 PMS Schedule
Find the due dates for Periodic Monthly Statements (PMS) in 2025. Ensure timely duty payments with the provided schedule for each month.
ACH Debit Enrollment
Enroll in CBP's ACH Debit Program with CBP Form 400. Ensure accurate account information for efficient duty, tax, and fee payments. Follow the step-by-step instructions.
ACH Debit ApplicationSteel Tariff Impact
Explore the impact of 2025 steel and aluminum tariffs on agricultural equipment costs and U.S. exports. Learn how these tariffs affect farmers and the broader agricultural sector.
Full Report on Steel Tariff
Procedures for USMCA Covered Items
If your goods meet the USMCA rules of origin, they remain duty-free—but this benefit is not automatic.
- Importers must claim preferential treatment based on a certification of origin to avoid tariffs.
- Goods that do not meet the rules of origin will not qualify for tariff-free entry.
- Products with high amounts of materials from outside North America may not qualify for duty-free status.
- Businesses may need to explore alternative sourcing and increase North American content to benefit to qualify for exemption from tariffs.
- Find out if your product meets USCMA’s rules of origin requirements: https://ow.ly/yMzu50VhInl
Global Trade Overview of U.S. Import/Export Partners
Tariffs impact the fresh produce, vegetable and floral industries by disrupting markets and increasing costs. This series of reports explores the effects of U.S. trade with Mexico, the EU, Japan, Colombia, India, Panama Canal, China and Canada.
Canada
Colombia
European Union
Latin America
Mexico
Panama Canal
Canada-US Produce Trade
Access CPMA resources on trade between Canada and the United States.