President Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Waiving Countervailing Duties on Key Vietnamese Agricultural Products
17/11/2025
On November 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order adjusting the scope of countervailing duties. This move follows the policy announced on April 2, 2025, aimed at addressing America’s large trade deficit.
Under the new order, certain eligible agricultural products will be removed from the countervailing duty list, meaning they will no longer be subject to additional tariffs when imported into the United States. This change significantly reduces costs for exporting businesses.
Products exempted from countervailing duties include:
Products exempted from countervailing duties include:
- Coffee and tea
- Tropical fruits and fruit juices
- Cocoa and spices
- Bananas, oranges, and tomatoes
- Beef
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving countervailing duties on several essential food products, including coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices, and cocoa beans.
Important Notes for Exporters
The waiver of countervailing duties applies only to specific products and does not mean all import tariffs are eliminated. Exporters must still comply with regular U.S. import duties, customs procedures, and food safety standards.
Additionally, although spices are listed among the exempted categories, businesses should verify details with U.S. import partners and remain attentive to requirements such as SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary standards), residue testing, and traceability to minimize risks when entering the market.
Vantage Logistics – Your Trusted Partner in Global Trade
With extensive experience in international logistics and a team of experts well-versed in U.S. tax policies, customs regulations, and market practices, we are committed to delivering comprehensive solutions that help businesses reduce costs and shorten clearance times.
We provide not only consulting on customs procedures, multimodal transportation, and supply chain management, but also support in meeting legal requirements such as regular import duties, certificates of origin (C/O), import licenses, as well as compliance with SPS standards, residue testing, and product traceability.
Contact Vantage Logistics today for more details or tailored consultation on exporting agricultural products to the United States.
The waiver of countervailing duties applies only to specific products and does not mean all import tariffs are eliminated. Exporters must still comply with regular U.S. import duties, customs procedures, and food safety standards.
Additionally, although spices are listed among the exempted categories, businesses should verify details with U.S. import partners and remain attentive to requirements such as SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary standards), residue testing, and traceability to minimize risks when entering the market.
Vantage Logistics – Your Trusted Partner in Global Trade
With extensive experience in international logistics and a team of experts well-versed in U.S. tax policies, customs regulations, and market practices, we are committed to delivering comprehensive solutions that help businesses reduce costs and shorten clearance times.
We provide not only consulting on customs procedures, multimodal transportation, and supply chain management, but also support in meeting legal requirements such as regular import duties, certificates of origin (C/O), import licenses, as well as compliance with SPS standards, residue testing, and product traceability.
Contact Vantage Logistics today for more details or tailored consultation on exporting agricultural products to the United States.