By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby determine and order:
Section 1. Background.
In Executive Order 14195, issued on February 1, 2025, which aimed to tackle the synthetic opioid supply chain from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), I underscored the alarming reality that the PRC’s inaction regarding the rampant flow of synthetic opioids, specifically fentanyl, into the United States poses an exceptional threat to our national security, foreign relations, and economic stability. This situation, largely originating beyond our borders, prompted me to declare a national emergency and consequently impose an additional ad valorem duty of 10 percent on certain goods produced in the PRC, as outlined in the related Federal Register notice.
Subsequently, in Executive Order 14228, dated March 3, 2025, I escalated the additional ad valorem duty from 10 percent to 20 percent due to the PRC’s insufficient measures to mitigate the illicit drug crisis initially detailed in Executive Order 14195.
Following extensive dialogue between the United States and the PRC, the latter has pledged to undertake significant actions to alleviate the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14195. Notably, the PRC has committed to halting the export of designated chemicals to North America and imposing stricter controls on other chemical exports globally. In light of this assurance, the United States has agreed to reduce the additional ad valorem duty from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2025.
Therefore, I have concluded that it is both necessary and appropriate to address the national emergency indicated in Executive Order 14195 by reinstating the additional ad valorem duty to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2025.
Sec. 2. Implementation.
(a) All goods currently subjected to the additional ad valorem duty of 20 percent under Executive Order 14195 will instead face a reduced rate of 10 percent. Consequently, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) will be amended as follows:
Effective for items entered into consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, starting at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 10, 2025:
(i) heading 9903.01.24 will be modified to replace “20%” with “10%” wherever it appears, and “or U.S. note 2(w) to this subchapter” will be removed;
(ii) subdivision (u) of U.S. note 2 will be adjusted to change “20%” to “10%” and to substitute “November 10, 2025” for “March 4, 2025.”
(b) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the United States International Trade Commission, will evaluate whether any further modifications to the HTSUS are required to implement this order and will announce any necessary changes in the Federal Register.
Sec. 3. Monitoring and Recommendations.
(a) The Secretary of Homeland Security, alongside the Secretaries of State and Treasury, and other relevant officials, will persist in monitoring the circumstances underpinning the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14195. This includes assessing the PRC’s compliance with its commitments to mitigate the emergency and evaluating other pertinent factors. The Secretary of Homeland Security will periodically provide updates on these conditions. Should the PRC falter in fulfilling its commitments as specified, I may adjust this order accordingly.
(b) The Secretary of Homeland Security will continue to keep me informed of any situations that might necessitate further action and will recommend additional measures that could effectively address the emergency declared in Executive Order 14195.
Sec. 4. Delegation.
In alignment with applicable law, the Secretary of Homeland Security is empowered to undertake actions, including promulgating rules, regulations, or guidance, and to utilize all presidential powers, including those granted by IEEPA, as necessary to execute this order. The Secretary may redelegate these functions within the Department of Homeland Security. All executive departments and agencies are instructed to employ all suitable measures within their authority to implement this order.
Sec. 5. Severability.
If any provision of this order, or its application to any individual or circumstance, is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions and their applications to others will remain unaffected.
Sec. 6. General Provisions.
(a) Nothing in this order shall impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to any executive department or agency, or their heads;
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget related to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order will be implemented in accordance with applicable law and contingent upon the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any enforceable rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, their officers, employees, or agents, or any other individuals.
(d) The costs associated with publishing this order will be covered by the Department of Homeland Security.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 4, 2025.
