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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that it is extending 77 of 81 Section 301 exclusions of COVID-19 related products through September 30. The other four will expire at the end of May. Previously, all the exclusions had been scheduled to end May 15. The products that will not be extended…
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The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has given its opinion that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) complied with the court's remand instruction. USTR was asked to prove that it had considered the numerous public comments and thousands of exclusion requests—before deciding on the exclusions and the final lists of affected items—while…
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