USTR extends Section 301 exclusions through January 9, 2027

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has extended all 178 existing Section 301 tariff exclusions for certain products from China through January 9, 2027, citing ongoing trade discussions with China.

What this means for importers

The extension applies to eligible goods entered for U.S. consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2026, and before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 9, 2027.

Importers can continue to claim eligible exclusions under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) heading 9903.88.69 or 9903.88.70, as applicable. For the applicable product descriptions and tariff notes, see the Federal Register notice.

If you have any questions about how the extension applies to your imports, contact your Livingston account representative.