The United States: Some products imported from China are exempt from "equivalent tariffs", including smartphones, some computers, and laptops

According to a report by Beijing Youth Daily, the US Customs and Border Protection has issued a statement stating that, according to the memorandum signed by US President Trump on the same day, products such as smartphones, routers, and some computers and laptops will no longer be included in the 125% so-called "equivalent tariffs" previously imposed on Chinese imports. According to the latest policy, products that meet the classification numbers listed in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule will be eligible for "equivalent tariff" exemptions, including key technology products such as smartphones, routers, some computer equipment, and electronic components. The US Customs and Border Protection states that importers should declare exemption eligibility when declaring relevant goods. For goods that have been cleared or picked up after April 5th, enterprises need to complete relevant declaration corrections within 10 days after the release of the goods. Unresolved items can apply for post summary correction, and items that have been settled but are still within the protest period can also apply for refunds. It is currently unclear whether these products will still be subject to the 20% tariff rate that does not belong to the "equivalent tariff" framework. The US International Trade Commission has not yet responded to the relevant inquiries, and the White House did not immediately comment.