US-China Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Goods Through November 2026: What Amazon Sellers Need to Know
The US and China have suspended heightened reciprocal tariffs through November 2026, dropping the effective tariff rate on Chinese goods from 57% to 47%. The deal also suspends port fees and eases some rare earth export controls, giving sellers temporary cost relief.
Overview
The US and China suspended heightened reciprocal tariffs through November 10, 2026, lowering the effective tariff rate on Chinese goods from 57% to 47%. The May 30, 2025 agreement also removes port fees on shipping, extends Section 301 exclusions, and cuts the fentanyl-related tariff from 20% to 10%. Sellers importing from China gain cost relief but face expiration in November 2026.
Key Points
- 10% Reciprocal Tariff Continues — The current 10% IEEPA tariff holds through November 2026, suspending the additional 24% tariff that was set to activate
- Fentanyl Tariff Cut to 10% — Drops from 20% to 10% effective May 10, 2025, combining with the reciprocal hold to reduce total effective rate from 57% to 47%
- Section 301 Exclusions Extended — Thousands of product categories maintain reduced rates through November 10, 2026
- Port Fees Suspended — US Section 301 port fees on Chinese vessels eliminated, removing per-ton and per-container surcharges through November 9, 2026
- Rare Earth Controls Partially Lifted — Export license requirements suspended for April 9, 2025 controls, but earlier 2025 restrictions on seven rare earth elements still require MOFCOM licenses
- November 2026 Expiration — All tariff reductions and suspensions end in 18 months with potential escalation if commitments fail
Implementation Timeline
- May 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM EST — US tariff modifications took effect
- May 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM Beijing — Chinese retaliatory tariff suspensions activated
- Through November 9, 2026 — Port fee suspensions remain in place
- Through November 10, 2026 — Tariff suspensions and Section 301 exclusions continue
Seller Impact
- Recalculate Landed Costs Now — Update your cost sheets with the 47% effective tariff rate instead of 57% and reprice products that became unprofitable under higher tariffs
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Most Amazon sellers source products from China, so a 10-percentage-point drop in effective tariff rates directly reduces landed costs and improves margins. The temporary nature of the deal also means sellers must plan strategically for potential rate increases in late 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Effective tariff rate on Chinese goods drops from ~57% to ~47% through November 2026
- Section 301 port fees on Chinese vessels are suspended, reducing ocean freight costs
- Some rare earth export controls are eased but earlier restrictions on seven elements remain
- All reductions are temporary — sellers should optimize costs now while maintaining diversified supply chains
Recommended Actions
- →Update landed cost calculations with your customs broker to reflect the reduced tariff rates and capture savings immediately
- →Use the relief window to restock inventory and negotiate better supplier pricing on China-sourced products, but continue developing alternative sourcing in Vietnam, India, and other markets
- →If your products use rare earth materials, verify with suppliers whether your specific components fall under the continuing export license requirements
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