Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation

This is a U.S. trade measure that modifies customs duties in response to conduct or perceived threats involving the government of the Russian Federation. “Other” generally means the measure is not being labeled as a standard antidumping, countervailing-duty, safeguard, or ordinary tariff category. It may operate through additional duties or other import conditions established in an official notice or legal instrument.

The measure typically affects merchandise connected to Russia through its country of origin, export, ownership, or other stated criteria. It can also affect goods classified under particular HTSUS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) subheadings, even when the goods are shipped from another country. For an importer, the key issue is whether the product, origin, classification, and transaction facts fall within the measure’s scope; normal customs duties and other trade remedies may still apply separately.

What to check

• Read the official measure and its scope provisions, including covered countries, products, exclusions, and any special rules.
• Verify the product’s HTSUS classification and confirm whether the measure lists that tariff provision or describes the product in words.
• Document the goods’ country of origin and supply chain facts; do not assume the shipping country determines origin.
• Check whether an additional duty, quota, licensing rule, or other requirement applies alongside ordinary customs charges.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous classification, origin, or scope questions before entry.