What does the recent US Court of International Trade (CIT)’s ruling on the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) mean for exporters from Singapore?
Although the CIT’s 28 May 2025 ruling gave the US government 10 days to stop the 10% baseline tariff that Singapore is subject to (as well as other tariffs levied under the IEEPA), the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit subsequently stayed the implementation of the CIT ruling while it considers the US government’s appeal.
The 10% baseline tariff on US imports from Singapore therefore remains in effect until further notice. There are no changes to tariff procedures or requirements for Singapore exporters at this time.
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When did the US tariffs on imports from Singapore take effect?
Are goods eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA) exempted from the US 10% baseline tariff on imports from Singapore? Are there any other FTAs that Singapore exporters can tap on for an exemption?
Can companies producing goods in other countries export these goods to Singapore first, and then from Singapore to the US, to qualify for the 10% baseline tariff?
What are the new or additional procedures required for Singapore exporters to comply with the US tariffs?
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