QUESTION: I have a broker telling me that for HTS code 3924.10.3000 the section 301 duty was 25%. If I look at the website I can see that the 99 attached to that HTS code is 99038815 which states 7.5%. Is it possible that at some point it was 25% and then changed to 7.5% […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have a complete list of tariff numbers affected by Section 301 tariffs they could please share? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: This list can be found on the HTS under View “China Tariffs” https://hts.usitc.gov/current %%%%%%%%%% You can check on an hts by hts basis on the USTR website How to Navigate the Section 301 Tariff Process […]
QUESTION: My company is contemplating applying for drawback for the first time and am wondering if 301 duty payments as well as the MFN duty paid to CBP are eligible for drawback if the CN origin parts are re-exported? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: Section 301 and Col 1 duties are eligible for Duty Drawback. That said, it […]
QUESTION: Section 301 Exclusion Code applicability… Is this universally applied to products with the same regular HTS numbers? In other words, as long as each product is assigned with a same regular HTS made in China, is Section 301 HTS applied per the regular HTS numbers or are there other conditions that could hinder Section […]
QUESTION: The text says: 9405.40.8440 prior to January 27, 2022, or 9405.42.8440 effective January 27, 2022 Flexible strips, each having embedded light-emitting diodes electrically connected to a molded electrical end connector, each strip wound onto a reel measuring not more than 25 cm in diameter and not more than 1.5 cm in width Does diameter […]
QUESTION: The text of the Extension mentions that the exclusions can be applied retroactively back to Oct 12, 2021. Effective with respect to good entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 12, 2021, and before 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on December 31, […]
QUESTION: The text of the Extension mentions that the exclusions can be applied retroactively back to Oct 12, 2021. Effective with respect to good entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 12, 2021, and before 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on December 31, […]
QUESTION: When exclusions are announced by the USTR for a specific HTS classification, does it apply for all items that are assigned that classification? The language seems to narrow the scope of the exclusion to more than just the HTS classification. ************ Answers: For Section 301 exclusions, they are not applicable to all items imported […]
QUESTION: We have a $150,000 machine that takes about 30 hours to machine and assemble in Malaysia. The 3 key of its 12 parts come from China, and they add up to about $60,000. Can we claim this as made in Malaysia or do we have to pay 301 duties on it? ========== Answers: Made […]
QUESTION: Can the membership please advise on the likely outcome of the Section 301 4 year review of the tranches? Is there a chance that the 25% duty will go away? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWERS: Tariff Lists 3 and 4A will undergo the same review that Lists 1 and 2 are going through now. All tariffs will […]
QUESTION: What does this notice mean to importers currently paying China tariffs on products which are not part of the current exclusions (due to description not matching exactly)? Our tariff code is excluded, but since the description doesn’t match we can’t use the current exclusion. The way I interpret is that only domestic manufacturers which […]
QUESTION: Is anyone else experiencing a slow down in having their 301 tariff refund PSC’s approved and refunded from the first round of exclusions? We have not seen anything approved for 3 months and have a large volume we are waiting for and anxious to receive. ========== Answer: Yes – same boat. We have about […]
