Reciprocal Tariff Exemptions for Spices: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On November 14, the White House issued an Executive Order exempting certain agricultural commodities, including many spices, from all reciprocal tariffs globally. The exemption is effective as of November 13. ASTA has received questions from members about these exemptions. We have compiled a list of questions and answers for members. This document was updated on November 20, 2025 to reflect new exemptions for tariffs on spices from Brazil.
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Related Resources
ASTA USTR Tariff Follow Up Letter
This follow up letter from ASTA’s April 14 meeting with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative provides detail on the critical origin countries of specific spices that are not commercially produced in the United States.
ASTA Testimony to Senate Committee on Finance Hearing on Trade Policy and Tariffs
On April 8, 2025, ASTA submitted testimony to the Senate Finance Committee hearing on trade policy, emphasizing the association's request for exemptions from tariffs for commodities that cannot be grown in the U.S.
