Last updated March 4, 2025
In today’s interconnected global economy, tariffs play a crucial role in shaping the movement of goods across borders. Whether you’re an importer, a business owner, or a consumer, the impact can significantly affect product prices, supply chains, and overall business operations. While these tariffs are often seen as a tool for protecting domestic industries and addressing unfair trade practices, they also come with complexities and challenges that companies like Particle must navigate.
This blog post highlights what the newly imposed tariffs mean for Particle products while we continue to explore how to best mitigate the current situation for our customers.
Section 301, which applies to Particle’s current products, went into effect on February 14, 2020 as part of the “Phase One” trade agreement between the United States and China. Several updates have been made between 2020 and today, with the most impactful occurring last year when a 7.5% tariff exemption expired on May 31,2024 on most of Particle’s products.
On February 1, 2025, Executive Orders were published imposing an additional 10% tariff on all products imported from China and Hong Kong, effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2025.
For clarification, the new 10% duty rate effective February 4, 2025, will be applied in addition to any applicable Section 301 tariffs and other tariffs based on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This brought Particle’s main product lines to an increased 17.5% tariff.
As of March 4, 2025, an additional 10% tariff went into effect for goods imported from China.
Below is a listing of Particle products impacted by the Section 301 tariffs, as of March 4, 2025*:
|
Item |
HTS code |
Section 301 rate |
Effective date |
|
Borons |
8517.62.0090 | 7.5% + 10% + 10% = 27.5% | 3/4/2025 |
|
B-Series |
8517.62.0090 |
7.5% + 10% + 10% = 27.5% |
3/4/2025 |
|
E-Series |
8517.62.0090 |
7.5% + 10% + 10% = 27.5% |
3/4/2025 |
|
M-Series (Muons & M1 Enclosure) |
8517.62.0090 |
7.5% + 10% + 10% = 27.5% |
3/4/2025 |
|
Photons |
8517.62.0090 |
7.5% + 10% + 10% = 27.5% |
3/4/2025 |
| Antennas | 8529.10.9100 | 25% + 10% = 10% = 45% |
3/4/2025 |
*As of 3/4/2025, the de minimis exception is back in effect for an undetermined amount of time. This U.S. customs law allows imported goods valued at $800 or less to enter the country duty-free. A recipient can only claim de minimis on one order, once per day.
What is Particle doing about tariffs?
Particle is actively engaged in discussions with our manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts to understand and assist our customers with tariff information and mitigation. As such, Particle will continuously monitor the evolving regulations and work hard to continue to provide high-quality products at cost-effective pricing.
Frequently asked questions
I have a tax exempt document, why am I being charged tariffs?
Tax exemptions are state tax documents that do not apply to federal tariff charges.
What if I am shipping internationally, not to the United States?
Only shipments into the United States are subject to Section 301 tariffs. One way to mitigate these tariff fees is to ship your components directly to your manufacturer (if outside of the U.S.).
Where are my goods shipped from?
Most of our shipments will originate from our Hong Kong facility. Please refer to your master service agreement for specific shipping details, if applicable. For all e-commerce orders, Particle will ship under DDU incoterms.