It has been almost a year since the first round of Section 301 China tariffs went into effect on July 6, 2018. Since that time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has reviewed thousands of product exclusion requests on Lists 1 and 2. Granted product exclusions are retroactive to the date of
Section 301 Update: USTR Imposes Tariffs on List 3 and Announces Exclusion Process
On September 17, 2018, the Trump Administration finalized tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports and announced the final list (List 3) of tariff line items. The additional tariffs became effective on List 3 products on September 24, 2018 in the amount of a 10 percent ad valorem duty. The level of additional tariffs is
Trump Administration Announces New Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Goods
On July 10, 2018, the Trump Administration announced a list of proposed tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods pursuant to Section 301 of The U.S. Trade Act of 1974. The proposed products are potentially subject to a 10 percent ad valorem duty. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has targeted products from the “Made
Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Product-Specific Exclusions
On March 19, 2018, the Department of Commerce published procedures for product-specific exclusions from the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum products, and has begun to accept exclusion requests. Each exclusion request will be available for public comment for 30 days after filing. After the 30-day public comment period, the Department of Commerce will
Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Country-Wide Exemptions
On March 8, 2018, the President of the United States issued two Presidential Proclamations announcing the imposition of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This law allows the President to impose additional tariffs on imports when national security is impacted.
The proclamations impose worldwide
Rubber Bands from China, Sri Lanka, and Thailand: New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions
On January 30, 2018, the Alliance Rubber Co. filed antidumping (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) petitions on rubber bands from China, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The petitioner alleges that the subject merchandise from these countries is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The petitioner also alleges the governments of China, Sri