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UPDATED: USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Through 11/29

September 4, 2025 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

UPDATE: 9/1/2025—The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of certain tariff exclusions under the Section 301 through November 29, 2025. This extension gives importers extra time to take advantage of tariff relief on certain products subject to Section 301 duties. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension…

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CBP Proposes Two New Rules Impacting Low Value Clearances & Excluding Sections 232, 201, & 301

January 22, 2025 Section 301 Updates, Trade News, Word from the White House

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued two Notices of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) aimed at strengthening information collection for low value shipments, also known as de minimis shipments, and making merchandise ineligible due to trade or national security actions. These initiatives seek to enhance the agency’s ability to identify and intercept high-risk…

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5 Ways to Stay Ahead of Potential Section 301 Increases in 2025

November 26, 2024 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

As the logistics industry prepares for potential changes in 2025, including increased Section 301 duties, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to mitigate disruptions and avoid escalating costs. Proactively preparing for these shifts will be key to maintaining efficiency and profitability. Here are five strategies to help you navigate the evolving environment: Build buffer…

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USTR Section 301 Tariff Relief for Chinese Machinery

October 18, 2024 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

The US Trade Representative (USTR) has opened a window of opportunity for importers to request temporary exclusions on specific machinery used in domestic manufacturing that is imported from China. Importers have from October 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025, to submit requests. Key Requirements for Requests Provide a 10-digit HTSUS number and a detailed product…

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Section 301 Tariff Increases Effective 9/27

September 25, 2024 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that starting September 27, certain products will be subject to the previously announced, increased Section 301 tariffs. The USTR has stated that there will be a future publication on the temporary exclusions for certain domestic-use machinery and specific solar equipment. The 2024 tariff increases are…

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Section 301 Limbo: US Firms Urged to Act By 9/16

September 4, 2024 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced further delays in granting exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. The USTR is seeking public input on: Extending temporary exclusions for specific machinery—specifically Chapters 84 and 85. Adding new products to the exclusion list. Companies seeking tariff exclusions must provide detailed information,…

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USTR Delays Section 301 Duty Increase

August 1, 2024 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that the scheduled August 1, 2024 increase is postponed due to an ongoing review of over 1,000 comments received. A final determination is expected later in August, with duties effective two weeks after the determination. Mohawk Global can help review import data to identify impacted…

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Fate of Existing Section 301 Exclusions is Sealed

May 29, 2024 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has published a notice announcing further extensions of the existing Section 301 exclusions, which were set to expire on May 31, 2024. Annex A and B, in the notice, state that all previous exclusions are extended until June 14, 2024, for a transition period. Annex C lists what…

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A Glimpse of New Section 301 Tariffs

May 23, 2024 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has published a notice in the Federal Register proposing an increase in various Section 301 tariffs on certain Chinese-origin products. The tariff increases are proposed based on sectors that USTR has identified are dominated by China, and where the US has recently made significant investments. This follows…

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UPDATED ACE DELAY: USTR Notice of Extension for Product Exclusions

September 7, 2023 COVID-19 Updates, Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

UPDATE: 1/4/2024—The CBP has advised they did not have the time over the holiday weekend to re-program the electronic entry system to extend the expiration and will not be able to implement the extension until January 4. This means, at best, any entries filed between January 1-3 that are eligible for exclusions will not get…

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