USTR China Section 301 Tariffs

Updated on: Dec 1, 2025

Latest Event


  • Nov. 2025 USTR Exclusions Extension
  • On Nov. 26, 2025, USTR reported exclusions extension from China Section 301 tariffs.
  • For the 178 exclusions related to Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.
  • Extends the expiration date for the 178 exclusions until Nov. 10, 2026.

On Sep. 6, USTR extended exclusions from China Section 301 tariffs.

  • USTR extends reinstated and Covid-related exclusions from China Section 301 tariffs.
  • Follows USTR prior actions regarding said tariffs extension of exclusions see #174389.
  • Tariff Exclusion Extension
  • US had promised to cancel some tariffs on products, and increase tariff exemption.
  • Said exemptions are extended until Dec. 31, 2023; previously set to expire Sep. 30.
  • The extension will allow for further consideration under the statutory four-year review.
  • Effectiveness
  • The next expiration date of the tariff exclusions is Dec. 31, 2023.
  • Dec. 2023 USTR Extension of Exclusions
  • On Dec. 26, 2023, USTR extended exclusion from Section 301 tariffs to May 31, 2024.
  • Also reported opening of docket for comments on existing exclusions on Jan. 22, 2024.
  • Comments on existing exclusions must be submitted to USTR portal by Feb. 21, 2024.
  • May 2024 USTR Extension of Exclusions
  • On May 24, 2024, USTR extended exclusions in Section 301 tariffs to May 31, 2025.
  • To allow for transition, also extended all currently expiring exclusions to Jun. 14, 2024.
  • May 2025 USTR Extension of Exclusions
  • On May 31, 2025, USTR extended exclusions in Section 301 tariffs to Aug. 31, 2025.
  • Aug. 2025 USTR Extension of Exclusions
  • On Aug. 28, 2025, USTR extended exclusions in Section 301 tariffs to Nov. 29, 2025.
  • Sep. 2025 USTR Comments on Extension
  • On Sep. 15, 2025, USTR sought comment on whether any of exclusions in Section 301 warrant further extension, which scheduled to expire on Nov. 29, 2025.
  • Comments if further extension of exclusions warranted are due by Oct. 16, 2025.
  • Nov. 2025 USTR Exclusions Extension
  • On Nov. 26, 2025, USTR reported exclusions extension from China Section 301 tariffs.
  • For the 178 exclusions related to Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.
  • Extends the expiration date for the 178 exclusions until Nov. 10, 2026.
Regulators
USTR
Entity Types
Bank; Corp; FDM; SIFI
Reference
PR, Nt, 11/26/2025; PR, Nt, 9/15/2025; PR, Nt, 8/28/2025; PR, Nt, 5/31/2025; PR, Nt, 5/24/2024; PR, RF, 12/26/2023; PR, RF, 9/6/2023
Functions
Financial; Operations; Reporting; Technology
Countries
China; United States of America; Cross-Border
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Corporate; Forex; Investment Bank
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Sep 6, 2023
Effective Date
Nov 10, 2026
Rule ID
183973
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Nov 26, 2025
Report Section
International