QUESTION: Section 301 Exclusion Code applicability… Is this universally applied to products with the same regular HTS numbers? In other words, as long as each product is assigned with a same regular HTS made in China, is Section 301 HTS applied per the regular HTS numbers or are there other conditions that could hinder Section […]
QUESTION: The text says: 9405.40.8440 prior to January 27, 2022, or 9405.42.8440 effective January 27, 2022 Flexible strips, each having embedded light-emitting diodes electrically connected to a molded electrical end connector, each strip wound onto a reel measuring not more than 25 cm in diameter and not more than 1.5 cm in width Does diameter […]
QUESTION: The text of the Extension mentions that the exclusions can be applied retroactively back to Oct 12, 2021. Effective with respect to good entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 12, 2021, and before 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on December 31, […]
QUESTION: The text of the Extension mentions that the exclusions can be applied retroactively back to Oct 12, 2021. Effective with respect to good entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 12, 2021, and before 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on December 31, […]
QUESTION: When exclusions are announced by the USTR for a specific HTS classification, does it apply for all items that are assigned that classification? The language seems to narrow the scope of the exclusion to more than just the HTS classification. ************ Answers: For Section 301 exclusions, they are not applicable to all items imported […]
QUESTION: We have a $150,000 machine that takes about 30 hours to machine and assemble in Malaysia. The 3 key of its 12 parts come from China, and they add up to about $60,000. Can we claim this as made in Malaysia or do we have to pay 301 duties on it? ========== Answers: Made […]
QUESTION: Can the membership please advise on the likely outcome of the Section 301 4 year review of the tranches? Is there a chance that the 25% duty will go away? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: Tariff Lists 3 and 4A will undergo the same review that Lists 1 and 2 are going through now. All tariffs will […]
QUESTION: What does this notice mean to importers currently paying China tariffs on products which are not part of the current exclusions (due to description not matching exactly)? Our tariff code is excluded, but since the description doesn’t match we can’t use the current exclusion. The way I interpret is that only domestic manufacturers which […]
QUESTION: Is anyone else experiencing a slow down in having their 301 tariff refund PSC’s approved and refunded from the first round of exclusions? We have not seen anything approved for 3 months and have a large volume we are waiting for and anxious to receive. ========== Answer: Yes – same boat. We have about […]
QUESTION: Is this notice a result of the longstanding dispute in the US Court of International Trade? If so, will the exclusion only apply to plaintiffs in the litigation or can any importer use it for refunds and future entries? FRN for Notice of Reinstatement.pdf (ustr.gov) ========== Answer: The reinstatements are not a result of […]
Question: Is anyone aware of a newly published Section 301 list that reflects the new 2022 HS subheadings? Or have a sense of when this will be published? ========== Answers: Customs yesterday published the updates for 301 items on exemptions. Otherwise, I’ve been referred to the official HTS update release. In the footnotes it does […]
QUESTION: Will the new split of 8517.70 due to WCO updates be applicable to Sec 301 duties? That is, will 8517.79 and 8517.71 have Sec 301 duties? Is there a document that someone can share showing Sec 301 duties cross-referenced with the new HS schedule? ================================================ Answer: The short answer is yes, 301 duties apply […]
