What EO 14289 Means for Auto and GT-R Parts Imports – 2025 Update

May 2025

If you import, restore, modify, or just obsess over cars like I do—especially GT-Rs—this new Executive Order (EO 14289) from the White House just reshuffled the deck on how tariffs apply to vehicles and parts.

🔧 What’s Happening?

EO 14289 puts a priority order (stacking rule) on which tariffs apply when a single part or car could fall under more than one trade measure. That means if a part is hit by multiple tariffs—say, Section 232 (steel/aluminum), or IEEPA (border-related)—only one of them sticks. This helps prevent "double dipping" and can lower your cost at entry.

🛠 Tariff Priority Explained (Car Guy Version)

1. First: If it's subject to the 232 Auto/Auto Parts Tariff – that's it. Nothing else stacks. This applies to non-USMCA parts and vehicles.
2. Second: If not, then check for IEEPA Canada or Mexico tariffs (border-related duties).
3. Third: If still not tagged, then 232 Steel or Aluminum duties apply—especially for raw materials and fabricated parts.

📦 What This Means for GT-R Parts

• Imported control arms, turbos, wheels, or even body panels made of aluminum/steel? Watch for 232 duties unless exempt.
• Imported complete cars not qualifying under USMCA? You’re looking at full 232 Auto/Auto Parts tariffs.
• Buying from Japan? Usually not affected by Canada/Mexico IEEPA, but you must check materials of origin and exemptions.

💰 Can You Get a Refund?

Yes—retroactively. If you overpaid because duties were stacked, and the new EO means only one should’ve applied, you can file for a refund starting May 16, 2025. Either do a post-summary correction or a protest (if already liquidated).

🚗 Why It Matters

Whether you're running a shop, building your dream car, or importing GT-Rs under Show or Display—this affects the bottom line. Tariff errors can be thousands per container or per vehicle. Knowing how EO 14289 structures those duties can save real money.

As always, we’re watching the rules and will update you as new enforcement guidance rolls out. Keep your paperwork clean, understand your sourcing, and lean on the trade codes that work in your favor.

— Sean

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