CSMS # 66077997 - GUIDANCE: Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 08/29/2025 05:30 PM EDT

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CSMS # 66077997 - GUIDANCE: Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the extension of certain product specific exclusions and certain manufacturing equipment exclusions from Section 301 duties on imports of Chinese goods through November 29, 2025.

BACKGROUND
On August 29, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of 164 product specific exclusions and 14 exclusions covering certain manufacturing equipment subject to Section 301 duties through November 29, 2025.

The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) functionality for the acceptance of these exclusions is immediately available.

GUIDANCE
Instructions for importers, customs brokers, and filers on submitting entries to CBP containing granted exclusions by the USTR from Section 301 measures:

For the list of Harmonized Schedule Tariff of the United States (HTSUS) classifications covered by Section 301 exclusions under HTSUS 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70, refer to Federal Register notices 89 FR 46948 and 89 FR 76581.

With respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 1, 2025, and before 11:59 p.m. eastern time on November 29, 2025, file HTSUS 9903.88.69 or 9903.88.70 to claim the applicable Section 301 exclusions, as appropriate.

Reminder: importers, brokers, and/or filers should refer to CSMS # 64018403 (Entry Summary Order of Reporting for Multiple HTS when 98 or 99 HTS are required) for guidance when filing an entry summary in which a heading or subheading in Chapter 99 is claimed on imported merchandise.

For ease of reference, a summary of Section 301 duties and product exclusion notifications is attached.

Related CSMS: 58869963, 55230568, 55229384, 53676546, 53676220, 54197079, 54468100, 51675127, 51741965, 51515097, 51469298, 50967853, 50980729, 51166038, 50834787, 50516041, 50264295, 50183808, 50019756, 49634975, 49268401, 49195492, 49165775, 49153305, 47830638, 47741425, 46607637, 46590066, 46561075, 45453497, 45318223, 44905878, 44451479, 44450418

Section 301 Tranches and Rounds chart 08282025.pdf

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