[UPDATE] Section 301 Next Steps – Some Tariffs Delayed until December 2019
The USTR has announced changes to the Section 301 tariffs, delaying certain tariffs until December 15, 2019. This decision allows retailers to prepare for the holiday season by stockpiling popular items.
- A 10 percent tariff on approximately $300 billion of Chinese imports will take effect on September 1, 2019.
- Certain products, including cell phones and video game consoles, will not face additional tariffs until December 15.
- The USTR will publish further details and lists of affected tariff lines in the Federal Register soon.
The next steps for Section 301 tariffs involve updates on tariff rules that are frequently changing. As of August 13, 2019, certain tariffs have been delayed until December 2019, reflecting ongoing adjustments in response to trade policies. Staying informed on these developments is crucial for compliance and planning.
The tariffs rules are changing so fast and so often, it is hard to keep track. Our goal is to share the latest information on these complicated matters as accurately and timely as possible. Below is the latest information about the Section 301 tariffs, reported exactly as published by the USTR 08/13/2019
USTR Announces Next Steps on Proposed 10 Percent Tariff on Imports from China
Washington, DC – The United States Trade Representative (USTR) today announced the next steps in the process of imposing an additional tariff of 10 percent on approximately $300 billion of Chinese imports.
On May 17, 2019, USTR published a list of products imported from China that would be potentially subject to an additional 10 percent tariff. This new tariff will go into effect on September 1 as announced by President Trump on August 1.
Certain products are being removed from the tariff list based on health, safety, national security and other factors and will not face additional tariffs of 10 percent.
Further, as part of USTR’s public comment and hearing process, it was determined that the tariff should be delayed to December 15 for certain articles. Products in this group include, for example, cell phones, laptop computers, video game consoles, certain toys, computer monitors, and certain items of footwear and clothing.
USTR intends to conduct an exclusion process for products subject to the additional tariff.
The USTR will publish in the Federal Register as soon as possible additional details and lists of the tariff lines affected by this announcement.
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