Tariffs and Trade (Update as of April 9, 2025)

Auto Care Members Only

Trade and Tariff Webinars

Hosted by Auto Care Association

Session overview

Updated 4/14: Based on guidance from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (ST&R), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) website and Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages together indicate that auto parts subject to section 232 tariffs are not subject to reciprocal tariffs.

CBP's Section 232 FAQs on Autos states: “Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks are not subject to the reciprocal tariffs, per HTSUS 9903.01.33, effective April 5, 2025.”


This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of the current state of affairs on all tariffs. It will feature some best practice actions companies can take to help ensure compliance and mitigate tariff impact. 

Webinar topics include:

  1. Current state of play with respect to tariffs

  2. Congressional reaction to tariffs

  3. Potential actions that may impact trade

  4. Possible strategies for coping with the additional costs


ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION IS DATED AS OF THE WEBINAR START TIME, APRIL 9, 2025. GIVEN THE QUICKLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT DO NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION BEYOND THIS DATE AND TIME OF PRESENTATION.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this webinar are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Auto Care Association. The materials used in this presentation are the property of the presenters.

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