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U.S. Retains 20% Tariff on Chinese Fentanyl Imports, Total Tariffs on China Remain at 30%

May 13, 2025, 4:33 a.m. ET

AsianFin -- The United States has decided to maintain its 20% tariffs on Chinese imports related to fentanyl, keeping the total tariff rate on Chinese goods at 30%.

The move is part of ongoing efforts to address concerns over the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., a potent synthetic opioid linked to thousands of overdose deaths annually. Despite previous discussions on tariff adjustments, the tariff rate on these specific imports will not change for the time being.

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