USTR extends all 178 Section 301 China product exclusions through January 9, 2027
USTR extended all 178 remaining Section 301 product exclusions on Chinese goods through January 9, 2027. Importers using headings 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70 keep exclusion relief on qualifying entries for the extended period.
What this affects
China| 9903.88.69 | Exclusions under U.S. notes 20(vvv)(i) to 20(vvv)(iv); end date changed to January 9, 2027 |
| 9903.88.70 | Exclusions under U.S. note 20(www); end date changed to January 9, 2027 |
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The update
The Office of the US Trade Representative has determined to further extend all 178 current exclusions from the additional Section 301 duties on certain products of China. The exclusions cover the technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation investigation. The extension runs through 11:59 p.m. eastern time on January 9, 2027.
The extension is carried out through two annexes. Annex A extends all exclusions under heading 9903.88.69 and U.S. notes 20(vvv)(i) to 20(vvv)(iv) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS. Annex B extends all exclusions under heading 9903.88.70 and U.S. note 20(www). In each case the article description is modified by replacing November 9, 2026 with January 9, 2027.
The extension applies to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on November 10, 2026, and before 11:59 p.m. eastern time on January 9, 2027. The scope of each exclusion is governed by the ten-digit HTSUS statistical reporting numbers and product descriptions in the cited U.S. notes, and the exclusions are available for any product meeting the description. USTR states that U.S. Customs and Border Protection will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.
USTR gives the reason for the extension as ongoing discussions with China. The notice says the Trade Representative may continue to consider further extensions or additional modifications as appropriate.
Impact
Products covered by these exclusions continue to enter without the additional Section 301 duties through January 9, 2027, which keeps landed costs unchanged for those goods. Importers with entries under the two headings can plan for the short extension window. The relief is temporary and covers only products that match the exclusion descriptions.
What to watch
The extension is short, ending January 9, 2027, and the notice does not say whether another extension will follow. Exclusion scope depends on the ten-digit HTSUS numbers and descriptions in the cited notes, so a product in a similar category may not qualify.
How to prepare
- 1Pull entries filed under 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70
Identify which current imports from China rely on these exclusion headings and their entry volumes.
- 2Verify each product against exclusion descriptions
Check the ten-digit HTSUS numbers and descriptions in the cited U.S. notes, since scope follows them precisely.
- 3Confirm CBP implementation guidance with your broker
CBP is to issue entry instructions, so brokers should confirm filing treatment for the new period.
- 4Model costs if exclusions lapse after January 9, 2027
Estimate the additional Section 301 duty exposure on excluded products for entries after the extension ends.
Sources
- Notice of Product Exclusion Extensions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation · Federal Register · November 10, 2026
- Section 301 Investigations Up as Congress Eyes Trade Authority · Legis1 · November 3, 2026
- Section 301 Probe of Vietnam Extended · Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. · November 9, 2026
- Section 301 Tariffs on Medical Products: What USTR Set for Syringes, Gloves and Masks · CASRAI · October 31, 2026
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