China to impose additional tariff on some U.S. products

China will impose tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 15 percent on imports from the United States, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday.

This decision follows the U.S. government's announcement on Monday of an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese exports to the U.S., citing fentanyl-related concerns. The U.S. policy took effect on Tuesday.

According to a public notice from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, China will levy a 15 percent tariff on imports of chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton from the U.S., starting March 10.

A 10 percent tariff will be applied to U.S. sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables and dairy products on the same day.

U.S. goods that departed from their country of origin before March 10, 2025, and are imported between March 10 and April 12, 2025, will not be subject to the additional tariffs specified in this announcement, the commission clarified.