The US Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments on Section 301 tariff exclusions, due on Chinese imported goods, which are set to expire in July. The specific exclusions are those falling under 9903.88.14 from List 1, which are set to expire July 09, 2020, and those falling under 9903.88.12 from List 2, which are set to expire July 31, 2020.

Comments will be accepted between May 1^st and June 1^st, 2020, using the online portal. Instructions for submitting comments can be found in the following USTR dockets:

• Request for Comments Concerning the Extension of Particular Exclusions Granted Under the July 2019 Product Exclusion Notice from the $34 Billion Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (List 1)
  • Reference the Federal Register Notice announcing exclusion, dated 9/20/19.

• Request for Comments Concerning the Extension of Particular Exclusions Granted Under the July 2019 Product Exclusion Notice from the $16 Billion Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (List 2)
  • Reference the Federal Register Notice announcing exclusions, dated 7/31/19.

For additional information regarding Section 301 exclusions or guidance regarding the submission of comments, please contact Deringer’s Compliance Department.