These measures are in response to the US announcement, on August 15, 2019, of the imposition of additional 10% tariffs on Chinese goods from September 1, 2019, and from December 15, 2019.
Among other commodities, the following US products are listed:
| HS Code | Article description | Additional duty |
| 0801 2100 | Brazil nuts, in-shell | 10% |
| 0801 2200 | Brazil nuts, shelled | 10% |
| 0801 3100 | Cashew nuts, in-shell | 10% |
| 0801 3200 | Cashew nuts, shelled | 10% |
| 0802 1100 | Almonds, in-shell | 10% |
| 0802 1200 | Almonds, shelled | 10% |
| 0802 2200 | Hazelnuts, shelled | 10% |
| 0802 3100 | Walnuts, in-shell | 10% |
| 0802 3200 | Walnuts, shelled | 10% |
| 0802 5100 | Pistachios, in-shell | 10% |
| 0802 5200 | Pistachios, shelled | 10% |
| 0802 6190 | Macadamia nuts, in-shell | 10% |
| 0802 6200 | Macadamia nuts, shelled | 10% |
| 0802 9030 | Pine nuts, shelled | 10% |
| 0804 1000 | Dates, fresh or dried | 10% |
| 0804 2000 | Figs, fresh or dried | 10% |
| 0806 2000 | Grapes, dried | 10% |
| 0813 1000 | Apricots, dried | 10% |
| 0813 2000 | Prunes | 10% |
| 1202 4200 | Peanuts, shelled | 10% |
| 2008 1110 | Groundnuts, in airtight containers | 5% |
| 2008 1120 | Peanuts, roasted | 10% |
| 2008 1130 | Peanut butter | 10% |
| 2008 9300 | Cranberries, prepared or preserved not from vinegar | 10% |
The entry into force of these tariffs is September 1, 2019.
A second batch of tariffs on US origin products will be imposed on December 15, 2019. Among other goods, the following commodities are listed:
| HS Code | Article description | Additional duty |
| 1202 4100 | Peanuts, in-shell | 5% |
| 2008 1190 | Peanuts, other | 10% |
| 2008 1920 | Other canned nuts | 5% |
| 2008 1999 | Other nuts | 10% |
China announced additional tariffs on certain US products