QUESTION: Does anyone know if we can use the section 301 exclusion if the product HTS fits to the exclusion HTS code, or if our product has to match exactly with the description listed on the exclusion. ========== Answers: Both. Your product needs to the HTS code and fit within the description listed on the […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have a cheat sheet on the Federal Register published dates listing the official deadlines to file for exclusions relative to the Section 301 Trump Tariffs? *************** Only List #3 is open for exclusion requests. The exclusion request window opened on June 30 and closes on September 30. Paul Vandevert, Principal paul@ochimtradelaw.com +1 […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the community have List A and List B in excel format? ========== Not available, you need an analyst to manipulate data from the PDF files to excel. This is time consuming though, but well worth it. In recommend this, since other groups within the company will certainly ask for an excel. […]
QUESTION: My understanding is that the 301 tariff List 4 is going to take effect on Sept 1, 2019. Does any members know the Sept 1 is based on the shipping date ship out from China or shipments that arrival after Sept 1? Is there a link that I can check for the above info? […]
QUESTION: Can a Canadian based Foreign IORs who do not have a presence in the US are considered for exclusion requests under Section 301 duties? From what I read, it’s pretty clear that it only applies to US companies? ========== Answers: If China product is being imported into the U.S., the entry is subject to […]
QUESTION: A few weeks ago I filed a PSC for a Section 301 exclusion refund and now have additional lines on the same entry where the Sixth Round of Section 301 List 1 Product Exclusions will apply. How can I apply for exclusion refunds for the other line items using 9903.88.11 when my previous PSC […]
QUESTION: For requesting an exclusion is the trade community expected to fill out the fields on the exclusion request form AND submit a formal business confidential, and public document? If we are to submit by attachment confidential and public documents, who should these be addressed to? Should the information in the attachments provide something not […]
QUESTION: Where can I find a comprehensive list of the HTS subheadings that have been excluded from the China tariffs ? ========== Answers: I’ve been trying to keep up with it. Attached Excel with exclusions as of Federal Register notice from 7/9. o https://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Copy-of-Section-301-Lists-ICPA.xlsx ========== Our firm maintains an updated list on the Tariff Actions […]
QUESTION: We have been fortunate enough to secure a couple of exclusion for some Chinese origin major equipment that are subject to Section 301 list 2 tariffs. Our issue is that our equipment will not be shipping for another 18 months. Can anyone advise if there has been a process announced for requesting an extension […]
QUESTION: How or where can one find out if exclusions have been granted or denied for the China tariffs ? A buyer reported that an exclusion has been granted for chenille. I understand that to mean that the chenille or similar fabric is not available in the U.S. or in a third country. I find […]
QUESTION: We have a product from China that is similar to the exclusion under 9903.88.06 which states: Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(i) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative………………………………. U.S. Note 20(i) states: (25)Electrical transformers, each with a power handling capacity […]
QUESTION: If they issue a full exclusion for an entire HTS (example, 8537.10.8000), do we need to affirmatively take that exclusion at import or will it be entered automatically? =========== Answers: You will need to affirmatively take the exclusion with the appropriate 9903 tariff number assigned. =========== It must be taken affirmatively by also indicating […]
