The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said it will extend Section 301 tariff exclusions on certain imports from China through September 30th, to support the country’s ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19.
The exclusions were originally set to expire on 3/31/2021.
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the action in the
Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology
transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain
medical-care products needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic. To support efforts to
combat COVID-19, on December 29, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative announced the
extension of certain product exclusions on medical-care and/or COVID response products
and further modifications to remove Section 301 duties from additional medical-care
and/or COVID response products. This notice announces the U.S. Trade Representative’s
determination to extend those exclusions.
DATES: The extensions announced in this notice will extend the product exclusions
through September 30, 2021. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will issue instructions
on entry guidance and implementation
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Source: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP)
