



Tariff Actions Resource Page
Updated September 12, 2019 | www.strtrade.com
This page features information, deadlines and resource documents on the various U.S. tariff actions and the responses by the rest of the world.
The “U.S. Actions” section includes information on the Section 232 investigations of steel and aluminum, automobiles and auto parts, and uranium. It also includes information on the Section 301 investigations of China and the EU, as well as the tariffs on Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In the “Retaliatory Actions” section, find lists of all affected products.
If you’d like an ST&R professional to narrow down the information to what’s relevant and actionable for your company, don’t hesitate to contact us.
U.S. Actions: Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 Tariffs
Section 301 Tariffs on China
A Section 301 investigation determined that China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation are unreasonable and discriminatory.
Product Lists
Please note these lists use the 2018 HTS. They are in the process of being updated to the most current 2019 HTS.
• Final List 1 – $34 Billion – 25% Tariff Until 9/30/19 | 30% Tariff as of 10/15/19
• List 1 – Product Specific Exclusions Granted (12/18, 3/19, 4/19, 5/19, 6/3 & 7/8 Exclusions)
• Final List 2 – $16 Billion – 25% Tariff Until 9/30/19 | 30% Tariff as of 10/15/19
• List 2 – Product Specific Exclusions Granted (7/31/19 Exclusions)
• Final List 3 – $200 Billion – 25% Tariff Until 9/30/19 | 30% Tariff as of 10/15/19
• List 3 – Product Specific Exclusions Granted (8/7/19 Exclusions)
• Final List 4A – 15% Tariff Effective 9/1/19
• Final List 4B – 15% Tariff Effective 12/15/19
• Products Removed from List 4
• Combined Section 301 Lists – Lists 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Product Specific Exclusions Granted – Lists 1, 2 & 3
Section 301 Tariff: List 4A & List 4B
Goods on List 4A and 4B will face a tariff of 15%, not 10% as previously indicated, effective Sept. 1, 2019, for List 4A products and Dec. 15, 2019, for List 4B products. 25 products have been removed from List 4 due to health, safety, national security, and other reasons and will not face any additional tariffs.
The combined list 4 covers essentially all products not already subject to Section 301 additional tariffs. It includes all apparel, footwear, and manufactured textile products, among others, but excludes pharmaceuticals, certain pharmaceutical inputs, select medical goods, rare earth materials, and critical minerals.
ST&R has extensive experience helping companies respond to Section 301 tariff increases. Contact us for assistance.
Section 301 Tariff: List 3
List 3 products, with a total import value of $200 billion, were subject to an additional 10 percent tariff as of Sept. 24, 2018, and a tariff increase to 25% in May 2019.
New! Tariffs on List 3 goods were due to increase from 25% to 30% on October 1, 2019. Per a presidential tweet on September 11, 2019, the increase will be delayed until October 15, 2019. Comments on this proposal are due by Sept. 20.
The exclusion process for List 3 products opened on June 30, 2019. Requests for exclusions may be submitted until Sept. 30, 2019. Requests for exclusion from List 3 require much more information than has been required for List 1 and List 2 goods and must be submitted via an online portal.
USTR has granted 10 HTS exclusions, all of which are product specific. Please see List 3 – Exclusion Requests Granted. All exclusions granted will be retroactive to Sept. 24, 2018, and will remain in effect for one year from the date of publication of the exclusion determination.
ST&R has extensive experience assisting companies with requesting exclusions as well as mitigating the impact of this tariff increase through tariff classification, tariff engineering, first sale, and other methods. Contact us for assistance.
Section 301 Tariff: List 2
List 2 products, with a total import value of $16 billion, were subject to an additional 25% tariff as of Aug. 23, 2018.
New! Tariffs on List 2 goods were due to increase from 25% to 30% on October 1, 2019. Per a presidential tweet on September 11, 2019, the increase will be delayed until October 15, 2019. Comments on this proposal are due by Sept. 20.
The deadline for requesting exclusions from this increase was Dec. 18, 2018. USTR has granted 292 individual HTS exclusion requests, all of which are product-specific. 1151 exclusion requests are still undergoing review as of the latest update (Sept. 6, 2019). Please see List 2 – Exclusion Requests Granted. All exclusions granted are retroactive to Aug. 23, 2018, and remain in place for one year after the exclusion determination is published in the Federal Register.
Section 301 Tariff: List 1
List 1 products, with a total import value of $34 billion, were subject to an additional 25% tariff as of July 19, 2018.
New! Tariffs on List 1 goods were due to increase from 25% to 30% on October 1, 2019. Per a presidential tweet on September 11, 2019, the increase will be delayed until October 15, 2019. Comments on this proposal are due by Sept. 20.
The deadline for requesting exclusions from this increase was Oct. 9, 2018. USTR has granted 2,813 individual HTS exclusion requests, some of which are product-specific and others that cover entire subheadings. 1,133 exclusion requests are still undergoing review as of the latest update (Sept. 6, 2019).
Please see List 1 – Exclusion Requests Granted. All exclusions granted are retroactive to July 6, 2018, and remain in place for one year after the exclusion determination is published in the Federal Register.
Latest News
• Determining Origin for Section 301 Tariffs Poses Challenges
• Act Now to Request Exclusions from Tariff Increase on China List 3 Goods
• Sept. 20 Deadline for Comments on Tariff Increase for Chinese Goods
• No Grace Period for Tariff Increase on Imports from China
• China Tariff Exclusion Request Denials Increase Amid Limited Approvals
• Trump Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Goods Again, Threatens to Force U.S. Companies Out of China
Exclusion Requests
• Exclusion Request Online Portal
Official Documents
List 4
• List 4: Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (August 30, 2019)
• List 4: Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (August 20, 2019)
• List 4: Request For Comments Concerning Proposed Modification of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (May 17, 2019)
List 3
• Lists 1, 2 & 3: Request for Comments Concerning Proposed Modification of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (September 3, 2019)
• List 3: CSMS #39268267 – Eighth Round of Products Excluded From Section 301 Duties (Tranche 3) (August 7, 2019)
• List 3: Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (August 7, 2019)
• List 3: Procedures for Requests to Exclude Particular Products from the September 2018 Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (June 20, 2019)
• List 3: FR Notice Requests for Emergency Clearance of a Collection of Information by the Office of Management and for Comments
• List 3: CSMS #19-000238: UPDATE- Section 301 (Tranche 3) Duties as of May 10, 2019
• List 3: CSMS #19-000236: UPDATE-Change in Effective Date of Duty Increase of Section 301 (Tranche 3) Duties
• List 3: FR Notice Implementing Modification to Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (May 10, 2019)
• List 3: FR Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (May 9, 2019)
• List 3: FR Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (February 28, 2019)
• List 3: Exclusion Process Excerpt from Congress’ Joint Explanatory Statement (February 15, 2019)
• List 3: FR Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action – China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (December 19, 2018)
• List 3: FR Notice of Conforming Amendment and Modification to Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property and Innovation (September 28, 2018)
• List 3: FR Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (September 21, 2018)
• List 3: FR Notice on Extension of Public Comment Period Concerning Proposed Modification of Action Pursuant to Section 301 (July 17, 2018)
• List 3: Request for Comments Concerning Proposed Modification of Action Pursuant to Section 301 (Docket ID: USTR-2018-0026)
List 2
• Lists 1, 2 & 3: Request for Comments Concerning Proposed Modification of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (September 3, 2019)
• List 2: CSMS Guidance: Seventh Round of Products Excluded from Section 301 Duties (Tranche 2) (August 2, 2019)
• List 2: FR Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (July 31, 2019)
• List 2: FR Notice on Procedures to Consider Requests for Exclusion of Particular Products from the Additional Action Pursuant to Section 301 (September 18, 2018)
• List 2: Requests for Comments: Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301 (Docket ID: USTR-2018-0018)
• List 2: FR Notice of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (August 16, 2018)
List 1
• Lists 1, 2 & 3: Request for Comments Concerning Proposed Modification of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (September 3, 2019)
• List 1: Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (July 8, 2019)
• List 1: Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (June 4, 2019)
• List 1: Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (May 14, 2019)
• List 1: Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (April 18, 2019)
• List 1: Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (March 25, 2019)
• List 1: CBP Updates ACE for List 1 Exclusions (February 11, 2019)
• List 1: FR Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (December 28, 2018)
• List 1: Procedures to Consider Requests for Exclusion of Particular Products from the Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301 (July 11, 2018)
Other
• Section 301 Exclusion Request Process: Filing Guidelines for Product-Specific Exclusion Requests
• Customs Instructions on 25% Additional Tariffs July 3, 2018 (CSMS #18-000419)
Dates & Deadlines
List 1 Date
25% duty effective on List 1 items July 6, 2018
Deadline to request exclusions October 9. 2018
Duty raised to 30%
October 15, 2019 (previously October 1, 2019)
List 2 Date
Comments on specific subheadings due July 23, 2018
Deadline to request to appear at hearing June 29, 2018
Pre-hearing submissions due June 29, 2018
Hearing on List 2 products July 24, 2018
Post-hearing rebuttal comments due July 31, 2018
25% duty effective on List 2 products August 23, 2018
Deadline to request exclusions December 18, 2018
Duty raised to 30%
October 15, 2019 (previously October 1, 2019)
List 3 Date
Deadline for filing requests to appear at hearing and summary of expected testimony August 13, 2018 (previously July 27, 2018)
Hearing on List 3 products August 20 – 27, 2018 (extended from August 20 – 23)
Post-hearing rebuttal comments due September 6, 2018 (previously August 30, 2018)
Due date for submission of written comments September 6, 2018 (previously August 17, 2018)
10% additional tduty effective on List 3 products September 24, 2018
USTR reports the nature & timing of exclusion process to Congress March 17, 2019 (USTR did not meet deadline)
25% additional duty effective on List 3 products May 10, 2019 (previously January 1, 2019 & March 2, 2019)
Exclusion process details released
June 20, 2019
Web portal for submitting exclusions opens June 30, 2019, noon EDT
Deadline to request exclusions September 30, 2019
Duty raised to 30%
October 15, 2019 (previously October 1, 2019)
List 4 Date
Deadline for requests to appear at the public hearing June 10, 2019
Public hearing on List 4 products June 17, 2019 – June 25, 2019
Written comments due, including input on the specific tariff levels that should be imposed and requests to exclude specific subheadings June 17, 2019
Post-hearing rebuttal comments July 2, 2019
15% additional duty effective on List 4A products
Note duty was originally 10%
September 1, 2019
15% additional duty effective on List 4B products
Note duty was originally 10%
December 15, 2019
Section 301 Investigation of France’s Digital Services Tax
On July 10, 2019, USTR initiated an investigation with respect to the Digital Services Tax (DST) under consideration by France. This investigation could take up to 12 months, and could result in tariffs or other restrictions on imports from France if the two sides are not able to reach a settlement. Watch this space for updates on this investigation.
Latest News
• France Could be Tariff Target as U.S. Launches 301 Probe of Digital Services Tax
Official Documents
• Initiation of a Section 301 Investigation of France’s Digital Services Tax
Dates & Deadlines
USTR initiates the investigation July 10. 2019
Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing August 12, 2019, noon EDT
Public hearing August 19, 2019
Deadline for filing post-hearing submissions August 26, 2019
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum
Effective June 1, 2018, additional tariffs of 25 percent and 10 percent on steel and aluminum imports were imposed for almost all countries. As of May 20, 2019, steel and aluminum products from Canada and Mexico are not subject to the additional tariffs. The following products are covered by these proclamations.
• steel articles classified under HTSUS subheadings 7206.10 through 7216.50, 7216.99 through 7301.10, 7302.10, 7302.40 through 7302.90, and 7304.10 through 7306.90, including any subsequent revisions to these HTSUS classifications
• the following aluminum articles: (a) unwrought aluminum (heading 7601); (b) aluminum bars, rods, and profiles (heading 7604); (c) aluminum wire (heading 7605); (d) aluminum plate, sheet, strip, and foil (flat rolled products) (headings 7606 and 7607); (e) aluminum tubes and pipes and tube and pipe fitting (headings 7608 and 7609); and (f) aluminum castings and forgings (HTSUS 7616.99.5160 and 7616.99.5170), including any subsequent revisions to these HTSUS classifications
Countries and/or companies negatively impacted by these additional tariffs can petition for an exclusion. In June 2019, the BIS announced a new online portal to facilitate the submission and management of Section 232 exclusion requests, objections to exclusion requests, rebuttals, and surrebuttals. All new Section 232 exclusion requests must be submitted through this portal beginning June 14.
Latest News
• Section 232 Tariff and Quota Exclusion Process Transferred to New System
• Turkey Terminated from GSP, Subject to TRQ on Solar Cells and Washers
• U.S., Canada, Mexico to Terminate Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
• Section 232 Tariffs Reviewable by WTO, Panel Says
• Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Upheld as Court Affirms Constitutionality of Section 232
Exclusion Request Forms
• Aluminum Exclusion Request Form
• Steel Exclusion Request Form
Official Documents
• BIS Implementation of New Commerce Section 232 Exclusions Portal
• CSMS #19-000252: Termination of Section 232 Duty for Steel and Aluminum Products of Canada and MX
• Changes to DOC Exclusion Request Process
• August 29 Presidential Proclamation on Steel
• August 29 Presidential Proclamation on Aluminum
• CBP webpage on Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel (cbp.gov)
Section 232 Investigation of Automobiles & Auto Parts
The Department of Commerce announced May 23, 2018 its self-initiation of an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine whether imports of automobiles (including SUVs, vans, and light trucks) and auto parts are harming U.S. national security. The results of the investigation were submitted to President Trump on February 17, 2019.
On May 17, 2019, President Trump announced that he is delaying a decision for 180 days. During that time the U.S. plans to hold talks with the European Union, Japan, and possibly others that will likely seek to reduce imports from those countries. According to the proclamation, the DOC determined that U.S.-owned auto producers’ share of the domestic and global markets has fallen sharply in recent decades, which decreases the sales revenues that enable the research and development expenditures necessary for long-term automotive technological superiority, which in turn is essential for national defense.
Latest News
• Auto Import Review Results Sent to White House; No Word on Recommendations or Response
• Legislation to Delay Section 232 Tariffs on Autos Introduced
• Amid Rumors of New Auto Duties, Grassley Vows Review of Presidential Tariff Authority
• Senate Hearing on Auto Tariffs Scheduled for Sept. 26
• Auto Import Hearing Shortened
Section 232 Investigation of Uranium
President Trump will not impose tariffs or quotas on uranium imports.
The Department of Commerce announced July 18, 2018 its self-initiation of an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine whether the present quantity and circumstances of uranium ore and product imports threaten to impair U.S. national security. In April 2019, the department determined that imports of uranium are threatening U.S. national security.
However, a July 12, 2019 presidential memorandum states that while the report’s findings “raise significant concerns…a fuller analysis of national security considerations with respect to the entire nuclear fuel supply chain is necessary at this time.” To that end, the memorandum establishes the United States Nuclear Fuel Working Group, but declines to adjust imports through tariffs and quotas.
Latest News
• No Section 232 Import Restrictions on Uranium
• Import Restrictions on Uranium Possible in July
• Deadline for Input on Section 232 Probe of Uranium Extended
• Sept. 10 Deadline for Input on Section 232 Probe of Uranium
• Uranium Imports Could Face Tariffs, Quotas from New Section 232 Investigation
Official documents
• Memorandum on the Effect of Uranium Imports on the National Security and Establishment of the United States Nuclear Fuel Working Group
• FR Notice of Change in Comment Deadline for Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Uranium
• FR Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Uranium
Tariffs on the EU – Aircraft Dispute
In May 2019, the World Trade Organization ruled that European Union subsidies to Airbus have caused adverse affects to the United States. On April 8, 2019, USTR identified a preliminary list of EU products to which additional duties may be applied. The estimated import value of the goods on the preliminary list was approximately $21 billion in 2018. On July 5, 2019, USTR identified a second list of EU products, with a value of approximately $4 billion, that may be subject to additional duty. The products can be found here.
USTR estimates the harm from the EU subsidies at $11 billion in trade each year, but the EU has challenged that figure. A final decision from a WTO arbiter is expected this summer, and the final list subject to additional duty will reflect only the amount of trade found to be adversely affected in the arbitrator’s decision.
Importers with goods on these lists should consider taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact of any potential tariff increase, such as working to have their products omitted from the final list or considering alternative sourcing locations. For assistance in this effort, please contact Kristen Smith at (202) 730-4965.
The EU has published their own preliminary list of U.S. products on which the EU could impose additional tariffs of up to 100 percent as part of this dispute, which you can find here and in the Retaliatory Actions section below.
Latest News
• First Sale Rule Can Mitigate Impact if U.S. Hits EU with New Import Tariffs
• More Imports from EU Targeted for Potential Tariffs Up to 100 Percent
• Tariff Hike on $11 Billion in Imports from EU Could Come This Summer
• EU Trade Sanctions Against U.S. Unclear After Latest WTO Aircraft Subsidy Ruling
Product List
• Preliminary List – Proposed Products for Tariff Countermeasures in Response to Harm Caused by EU Aircraft Subsidies (includes both May and July 2019 proposed products)
Official Documents
• FR Notice: Notice of Hearing and Request for Public Comments: Enforcement of U.S. WTO Rights in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute (July 5, 2019)
• FR Notice: Initiation of Investigation; Notice of Hearing and Request for Public Comments: Enforcement of U.S. WTO Rights in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute (April 12, 2019)
Dates & Deadlines
Item Date
Due date for submission of requests to appear at the public hearing and summary of testimony (Products on April 2019 notice) May 6, 2019
Section 301 Committee Public Hearing
(Products on April 2019 notice) May 15, 2019
Due date for submission of written comments, including post-hearing rebuttal comments
(Products on April 2019 notice) May 28, 2019
Due date for submission of requests to appear at the public hearing and summary of testimony
(Products on July 2019 notice) July 24, 2019
Due date for submission of written comments, including post-hearing rebuttal comments
(Products on July 2019 notice) August 5, 2019
Section 301 Committee Public Hearing
(Products on July 2019 notice) August 5, 2019
Due date for post-hearing rebuttal comments
(Products on July 2019 notice) August 12, 2019
Tariffs on Mexico (indefinitely suspended)
No additional tariffs related to border security are in effect or are currently scheduled to go into effect.
On the evening of May 30, 2019 in an effort to push Mexico to address immigration issues, the White House announced that a 5% tariff would be imposed on goods from Mexico effective June 10, with the rate increasing by 5% each month, up to 25%. On Friday, June 7th, President Trump announced that the tariff was “indefinitely suspended” in light of a bilateral agreement to work toward a “durable solution” on “irregular migration” from Mexico to the U.S.
Latest News
• Update: No Import Tariffs on Mexico on June 10
• Mexico Tariffs Could Hit 10 Percent or More but Details Remain Scarce
• Tariffs on All Imports from Mexico to Begin June 10
U.S. Legislation that Could Affect Section 232 & Section 301 Tariffs
Companies interested in supporting any or all of the below legislation should contact Nicole Bivens Collinson by email or at (202) 730-4956.
Name Description Senate House
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 To provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes. S.1284
H.R.273
Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 To require the establishment of a process for excluding articles imported from the People’s Republic of China from certain duties imposed under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes. S.577
H.R.1452
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 To amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) to impose limitations on the authority of the President to adjust imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security, and for other purposes. S.287
H.R.940
Trade Security Act of 2019 To amend section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require the Secretary of Defense to initiate investigations and to provide for congressional disapproval of certain actions, and for other purposes. S.365
H.R.1008
Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act 2019 To limit the authority of the President to modify duty rates for national security reasons (Section 232) and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions, and for other purposes. S.899
H.R.3477
To prohibit the imposition of duties on the importation of goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Legislation has been introduced in the House to limit the President’s ability to impose duties under the IEEPA. The IEEPA was the act invoked for the proposed tariffs on Mexico in June 2019. No Senate Bill H.R.3557
Promoting Responsible and Free Trade Act of 2019 To require congressional approval of certain trade remedies, and for other purposes. No Senate Bill H.R.3673
Trade Certainty Act of 2019 To exclude the imposition of duties and import quotas from the authorities provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. S___
No House Bill
Establishing exclusions from section 301 & section 232 duties To establish a process for United States businesses to obtain exclusions from certain duties imposed under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and for other purposes S.2362
No House Bill Yet
Retaliatory Actions
The U.S. faces retaliatory actions from China, the EU, India, Turkey and Russia. Find affected products by viewing our Mega Matrix. The Mega Matrix now contains products on the 301 Airbus retaliation list proposed by the EU in April 2019.
New! On September 11, 2019, China released two lists of products to be excluded from from 301 tariffs. The exclusions will start on Sept. 17, 2019 and be valid for one year.
Prior to May 20, 2019, the U.S. faced retaliatory actions from Canada and Mexico in addition the countries named above. However, all retaliatory tariffs from Canada and Mexico have now been eliminated.
There is an exclusion process for China’s tariffs. Contact us for more information.
Click the list name below to view products by country along with tariff rates.
Latest News
• China Threatens Tariff Hike on Virtually All Remaining U.S. Goods
• Exclusions for China Retaliatory Tariffs Can be Requested Starting June 3
• U.S., Canada, Mexico to Terminate Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
• China Increases Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Will Allow for Exclusions
• $20 Billion in U.S. Exports on EU Retaliation List in Aircraft Subsidy Dispute
• Retaliatory Tariffs Could Harm Agricultural Exports, Report Finds
Country / Region Product List Effective Date
China 232 Retaliation List
April 2, 2018
China 301 Retaliation List One
Released June 16, 2018
July 6, 2018
Exclusion requests accepted between June 3, 2019 – July 5, 2019
China 301 Retaliation List Two, Version 1
Released June 16, 2018
301 Retaliation List Two, Version 2
Released August 8, 2018 August 23, 2018
Exclusion requests accepted between June 3, 2019 – July 5, 2019
China 301 Retaliation List 3.1 – 10% & 25% Tariff
301 Retaliation List 3.2 – 10% & 20% Tariff
301 Retaliation List 3.3 – 5% & 10% Tariff
301 Retaliation List 3.4 – 5% & 5% Tariff (no rate change)
Released August 3, 2018
Finalized September 17, 2018
Amended May 13, 2019 September 24, 2018 at lower tariff rate specified
June 1, 2019 at higher tariff rate specified
Exclusion requests accepted between September 2, 2019 – October 18, 2019
EU 232 Retaliation List One
June 22, 2018
EU 232 Retaliation List Two
March 23, 2021
EU 301 Airbus Retaliation
Released April 17, 2019 TBD – level of damages depends on WTO arbitration verdict expected in late 2019 or early 2020.
India 232 Retaliation List
June 16, 2019
(previously 6/21/2018, 9/18/2018, 11/2/2018, 12/17/2018, 3/2/2019 & 4/1/2019)
Turkey 232 Retaliation List
Certain Duties Doubled as of August 15, 2018
June 21, 2018
Russia 232 Retaliation List
August 5, 2018




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Hurricane Dorian Update
By Katie FillingMonday, September 2, 2019 | fox28media.com
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Preparations are in high gear at the Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah.
At a news conference Tuesday morning, port officials said that all ships have gone out and no more ships will be arriving at the port until after Hurricane Dorian has passed.
Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director, Griffith Lynch, said that the port is operating normally on Monday, with crews working to tie down all cranes and secure cargo as well as empty containers.
“We are now in the process of tying down all of our cranes. We go through hurricane tie-downs, which helps prevent any damage to them, and also our 156 rubber tire gantry cranes as well. So teams out there are working now, we’ll be completed with that by midnight,” said Lynch.
The port will officially go into critical workforce mode at 6 p.m. Monday night. That means only port police will be at the terminal.
Kevin Doyle, Chief of Port Police, explained that they are scheduled to work long shifts during the storm to make sure the terminal and assets are secure and safe.
“To make sure the facility is secure and safe make, sure the assets are secure and safe. They’re working 12-hour shifts, many of them spend the night here. They’re not required to but most do,” said Doyle.
He says there is a shelter on site designed to withstand a category 3 hurricane for employees and police who are working through the storm.
They say they hope to reopen the port on Friday.
“If the track were to stay the same as it’s on right now, it puts it off about 70 miles off of Brunswick about 100 miles of the port here. I think the damage would be minimal,” said Lynch.
Governor Brian Kemp stopped by the port of Savannah on Monday to check on hurricane preparations. At the news conference, he reminded people this storm is dangerous.
“We’re certainly concerned about potential impacts of Hurricane Dorian on this vital asset,” said Kemp. “It is not worth risking your life. Your possessions can be replaced, your life and your family cannot.”
Hurricane Dorian – Georgia Advisory
September 2, 2019 | gaports.com


The Georgia Ports Authority continues to monitor Hurricane Dorian very closely.
At this time, the Authority will shut down operations in both the Brunswick and Savannah locations on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4.
GPA employees please monitor gaports.com, email, and text for times to report back to work. If you have any questions, please contact your manager.
Port users should be prepared for possible impacts in our area such as heavy rains, flooding and strong winds. You are encouraged to track the storm and follow directions from local Emergency Management.
All terminals will be open and operating under normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3.
Due to Hurricane Dorian, the SC Ports Authority’s marine terminals in Charleston and Georgetown will be closed Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5.
Hurricane Dorian – South Carolina Advisory
September 2, 2019 | scspa.com
All terminals in Charleston and Georgetown will reopen Friday, September 6 at 0900. The Wando Welch Terminal (WWT) and the North Charleston Terminal (NCT) will operate normally on Saturday, September 7. WWT and NCT will also be open Sunday, September 8 0600-1700.
The SC Ports Authority’s inland ports will be open and operating under normal hours throughout the week.
Full details are below.
CHARLESTON CONTAINER TERMINALS (WWT and NCT):
Tuesday, September 3:
Normal operating hours, 0500-1730.
Wednesday, September 4:
Closed.
Thursday, September 5:
Closed.
Friday, September 6:
Reopening at 0900 and operating until 1730.
Saturday, September 7:
Normal operating hours, 0600-1700.
Sunday, September 8:
Open, 0600-1700.
CHARLESTON and GEORGETOWN BREAKBULK & RO/RO:
Tuesday, September 3:
Open and operating under normal hours.
Wednesday, September 4:
Closed.
Thursday, September 5:
Closed.
Friday, September 6:
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More Details on Tariff Increase on List 4 Goods from China
Friday, August 16, 2019
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report
The following additional details concerning the Section 301 additional 10 percent tariff that will be imposed on List 4 goods imported from China have been made available by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
– The tariff on List 4A goods will be applicable to products entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sept. 1. Such goods must be entered under HTSUS 9903.88.15.
– List 4A includes HTSUS numbers for which China’s share of U.S. imports from the world is less than 75 percent.
– The tariff on List 4B goods will be applicable to products entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on Dec. 15. Such goods must be entered under HTSUS 9903.88.16.
– List 4B includes HTSUS numbers for which China’s share of U.S. imports from the world is 75 percent or greater.
– 25 HTSUS numbers proposed for inclusion on List 4 have been removed based on health, safety, national security, and other factors.
– Any List 4A or 4B product eligible for admission under domestic status that is subject to the 10 percent tariff and admitted into a U.S. foreign-trade zone on or after the effective date of that tariff may only be admitted as privileged foreign status.
– The 10 percent tariff does not apply to List 4A or List 4B goods for which entry is properly claimed under a provision of HTSUS Chapter 98, except for goods entered under HTSUS 9802.00.40, 9802.00.50, 9802.00.60, and 9802.00.80. For HTSUS 9802.00.40, 9802.00.50, and 9802.00.60, this tariff applies to the value of repairs, alterations, or processing performed abroad. For HTSUS 9802.00.80, the tariff applies to the value of the article less the cost or value of such products of the U.S.
For more information, please contact your ST&R professional or Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
USTR Announces Certain Products Exempt from List 4 Tariffs;
Others to Face Delayed Tariff
USTR has issued a notice stating that the additional 10 percent tariff on List 4 imports from China will not be imposed on certain products. Products have been removed from the tariff list based on health, safety, national security and other factors.
Additionally, the tariff will be delayed until December 15th for products on List 4B. Those products are in the following tariff groups: cell phones, laptop computers, video game consoles, certain toys, computer monitors, and certain items of footwear and clothing.
For products on list 4A, the tariff will go into effect September 1. USTR also intends to conduct an exclusion process for products subject to the tariff.
Extreme Storms Will Affect Vessels To/From Shanghai/Ningbo/Qingdao
In early August 2019, dual storms marched across the Western Pacific Ocean. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite acquired this natural-color image of Typhoon Lekima (left) and Tropical Storm Krosa (right) at about 04:30 Universal Time (1:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time) on August 7, 2019.
Around the time that the image was acquired, Typhoon Lekima had rapidly intensified into a category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 90 knots (100 miles/160 kilometers per hour). A few hours later the storm intensified into a category 3 storm and was expected to continue to strengthen as it tracked northwest toward Japan’s southern Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and eastern China.
Tropical Storm Krosa, the weaker of the two storms, had maximum sustained winds of 60 knots (70 miles/110 kilometers per hour) around the time of this image. This storm was tracking in a more northerly direction as it slowly strengthened.
NASA Earth Observatory image by Joshua Stevens, using VIIRS data from NASA EOSDIS/LANCE and GIBS/Worldview, and the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership. Text by Kathryn Hansen.
US – China Trade Updates – No Additional Tariffs (for now)
Trump Revives China Talks With Tariffs Truce, Break for Huawei
Excerpted from finance.yahoo.com
The U.S. and China declared a truce in their trade war on Saturday, as Donald Trump said he would hold off imposing an additional $300 billion in tariffs and the world’s two largest economies agreed to resume negotiations.
After a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump told reporters on Saturday that he also would delay restrictions against Huawei Technologies Co., letting U.S. companies resume sales to China’s largest telecommunications equipment maker. Trump later tweeted that his meeting with Xi was “far better than expected.”
Trump outlined the deal at the end of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan, before heading to Seoul. The White House released no details about the arrangement worked out by the two leaders. The president’s comments may remove an immediate threat from a trade war looming over the global economy even as a lasting peace remains elusive.
After Trump and Xi met at the G-20, the two governments plan to restart trade talks that broke down last month. As part of the arrangement, the president said Xi promised to buy “tremendous” amounts of U.S. agricultural products, but Chinese official media reports said only that Trump hopes China will import more American goods as part of the truce.
The existing U.S. tariffs on Chinese products will remain unchanged, Trump tweeted on Sunday from Seoul, his next stop for meetings with South Korean President Moon Jae-In.
The decision to ease up on tariffs comes less than two weeks after he formally began his 2020 re-election bid, focusing on a strong U.S. economy and his tough stance with the rest of the world. At his June 18 campaign event in Florida, Trump said tough U.S. measures were adding billions to the Treasury and prompting companies to leave China to avoid the fees.
Winners and losers in Trump’s big China trade announcement
Excerpted from washingtonpost.com, by Heather Long
President Trump cooled off his trade war with China this weekend, announcing he would hold off imposing more tariffs. Many businesses are cheering the move, which happened Saturday morning in Japan (Friday night in the United States) on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting of world leaders..
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to keep talking, reviving hopes of a deal soon.
Many expected a restart in trade talks, which collapsed two months ago, leading Trump to increase tariffs on the Chinese and pursue sanctions on the Chinese tech behemoth Huawei. But China got almost all of what it wanted from this meeting: Trump agreed to hold off on more tariffs, and he made some concessions regarding Huawei. In exchange, Trump said, Xi agreed to buy more U.S. farm products.
It’s too soon to tell whether the fragile truce will hold
G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks
Excerpted from bbc.com
The US and China have agreed to resume trade talks, easing a long row that has contributed to a global economic slowdown.
US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping reached agreement at the G20 summit in Japan.
Mr Trump also said he would allow US companies to continue to sell to the Chinese tech giant Huawei, in a move seen as a significant concession.
Mr Trump had threatened additional trade sanctions on China.
However, after the meeting on the sidelines of the main G20 summit in Osaka, he confirmed that the US would not be adding tariffs on $300bn (£236bn) worth of Chinese imports.
A Challenge to Shippers Who Would Never Dream of Controlling the Insurance
Shippers who rely on suppliers to furnish cargo insurance or who rely on their carriers to take responsibility for losses may be in for a big surprise. Protecting your investments by insuring your goods provides peace of mind.
Buying CIF: Who’s really responsible if your product is lost or damaged in transit? According to internationally accepted trade terms, referred to as Incoterms, suppliers selling “CIF” (Cost, Insurance, Freight) are responsible for arranging cargo insurance. But just because your supplier has the obligation to arrange insurance under CIF terms, it doesn’t mean that they are ultimately responsible if your product is lost or damaged during transit. The ultimate burden of loss falls upon you, the buyer. This is why many experts recommend importers change their buying terms to EXW, FOB, FCA, CFR or similar terms in order to control the selection, and thereby the quality, of insurance coverage.
How much is that insurance really costing you? Foreign suppliers and their forwarding agents often tack on placement fees to the insurance costs. Those added fees often inflate the cost of insurance well beyond market pricing for the same coverage purchased in the United States. Find out how much you’re really paying and then compare quotes received from BOC International.
Is the coverage your supplier purchased for you adequate? Importers relying on their suppliers to arrange insurance run the risk of having inadequate insurance coverage. Cargo insurance policies can vary widely in levels of coverage, deductibles and special restrictions. Ask your supplier for a complete copy of the insurance policy or for a certificate of insurance detailing all the policy terms and conditions
What’s the financial health of your supplier’s insurance company? Recent financial and catastrophic events have exposed the vulnerability of insurance companies to sudden economic devastation. Importers are encouraged to make certain their suppliers use insurers with a favorable financial rating supplied by a respected financial rating service. A.M. Best, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s are among some of the world’s most respected. BOC’s insurance company, underwriters at Lloyd’s of London, has an A.M. Best financial rating of A (Excellent).
How will your claim be handled? If insurance is arranged overseas, will you be forced to deal with an inexperienced, sub-contracted independent adjuster unfamiliar with the assessment of transportation related losses? Ask your supplier for a list of insurance claims adjusters contracted by the insurance company. Adjuster and surveyor networks approved by Lloyd’s of London and AIMA are among the most credible. BOC has a vested interest in your insurance needs and will directly handle cargo claim documentation requirements to ensure prompt processing and timely settlement.
Every Shipper Needs Cargo Insurance
Global trading involves risk; however, broad insurance coverage minimizes your financial risk. Don’t leave your livelihood up to chance! Statistics show that one ship sinks each day and you will experience a General Average loss every eight years. If you are depending on the carrier to cover losses, their responsibility is limited by law as follows:
Ocean Carriers $500 per shipping unit
A shipping unit may be defined as one ocean container.
Air Carriers $9.07 per pound
Truckers $.50 per pound
The insurance we offer is competitively priced and insures approved merchandise against physical loss or damage from external causes. By purchasing cargo insurance, you can avoid inconvenience and frustration. Contact your BOC Representative at 617-345-0050 for your free quote.
Are you familiar with GENERAL AVERAGE?
2019, year to date, there are a number of notable fire cases, with many resulting in General Average!
- Sincerity Ace – January 2019
- Maersk Honam – March 2018
- Maersk Kensington – March 2018
- Barcelona Ferry Excellent – October 2018
- Hyundai Auto Banner – May 2018
- MOL Prestige – February 2018
- Caribbean Fantasy – June 2018
Yantian Express
Year built 2002, 100,003 dwt
Date of loss: 1/3/19
Part loaded with 4,000 teu
(capacity 7,551 teu.)
198 total loss, 462 damaged required survey
LOF salvage – security 32.5%
GA – security estimate 28%
APL Vancouver
Year built 2013, 115,060 dwt
Date of loss: 1/31/19
Part loaded with
(capacity 9,200 teu.)
947 containers affected
LOF salvage – security 15-20%
GA – security
ER KOBE
Year built 2001, 68,196 dwt
Date of loss: 2/24/19
GA declaration on
March 12, 2019
NO SEPARATE
SALVAGE CLAIM
GA – security estimate 10%
General Average – The Concept
- Formulated by the Ancient Greeks to deal with situations where cargo has been jettisoned.
- Basic principle – that which has been sacrificed for the benefit of all shall be made good by the contribution of all.
- Applies to maritime claims only.
- Is declared by the captain when there is imminent danger to the vessel, voyage or crew.
- You are contractually obligated, via the Bill of Lading, for unknown and undetermined costs.
How does it work?
- Value of the voyage is determined (vessel value plus value of all cargo on the vessel.)
- Participation is determined by the percentage that the value of your cargo bears to the overall value of the voyage.
- The loss amount is determined, and participation percentage is applied to the loss amount to determine security deposit.
- Shipper or their cargo insurer pay twice – first for the initial contribution, then for a bond covering future adjustments to that estimate.
Hidden Costs
- The great unknown (is my cargo OK?); delays – finding a port, unloading & sorting; has my shipment missed deadlines?
- LCL Freight – has everyone in my container paid? Freight is not released until all payments received.
Difficulties of preventing and extinguishing fires on the open sea, include:
- Ships are larger with more varied cargo.
- Crew are ill equipped to deal with these fires.
- Fire-fighting tugs are often days or weeks away.
- Prevention is difficult, with rising problems with mis-declared cargo.
- IMDG Code is evolving to impose stricter rules on dangerous goods (DG.)
Problems Facing the Industry
- Stricter rules on DG will lead to higher costs and more incentive on the part of shippers to avoid proper declarations
- Ship owners and shipbuilders need to improve fire-fighting capabilities with CO² systems being shown to be inadequate – cost benefit analysis – are potential losses greater than the prevention costs?
- National Cargo Bureau in NY found in 2017 that of 1,721 stowage plans inspected, 20% showed errors with DG
General Average will never go away, so how do we make that less painful?
- Awareness across all business units that losses & delays are part of any supply chain. Mission-critical shipments need more risk analysis to determine transport mode.
- Understanding of what to do when General Average occurs. This is best led by your cargo insurance provider meeting with your ‘team,’ not just the risk manager or CFO.
When was the last time your insurance provider did this for you?
Do they know how to handle a GA claim?
- Have a contingency plan or at least an understanding of how the event will unfold.
U.S., Mexico Reach Deal to Avoid Tariffs
By Rebecca Ballhaus, Josh Zumbrun and Robbie Whelan, updated June 8, 2019 11:13 a.m. ET, excerpted from WSJ.com
President Trump says Mexico has agreed to take ‘strong measures’ to slow migration over border. President Trump dropped his threat of tariffs on billions of dollars of Mexican imports after negotiators reached a deal on measures to stem the flow of migrants pouring into the U.S. from Mexico, averting a potentially devastating trade fight for both countries.
Trump: U.S., Mexico Reach Deal To Avoid New Tariffs
June 7, 20198:48 PM ET, excerpted from NPR.org, updated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. ET
A day after U.S. and Mexico officials announced an agreement to avert tariffs — set to begin on Monday — affecting billions of dollars in imports from Mexico, President Trump took a victory lap on Twitter.
I would like to thank the President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and his foreign minister, Marcelo Ebrard, together with all of the many representatives of both the United States and Mexico, for working so long and hard to get our agreement on immigration completed!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 8, 2019
Under a joint agreement released by State Department officials, Mexico will assist the United States in curbing migration across the border by deploying its national guard troops through the country, especially its southern border.