Dear Colleagues,

The U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) proposes a modification of the action being taken in the Section 301 investigation of the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The proposed modification is to take further action in the form of an additional ad valorem duty of up to 25 percent on products of China with an annual trade value of approximately $300 billion.

In accordance with the direction of the President, the U.S. Trade Representative is proposing to modify the action being taken in this investigation by taking further action in the form of an additional ad valorem duty of up to 25 percent on products of China covered in the list of 3,805 full and partial tariff subheadings set out in the Annex to this notice (pages 7-142). The proposed product list has an approximate annual trade value of $300 billion. The proposed product list covers essentially all products not currently covered by action in this investigation. The proposed product list excludes pharmaceuticals, certain pharmaceutical inputs, select medical goods, rare earth materials, and critical minerals. Product exclusions granted by the Trade Representative on prior tranches from this investigation will not be affected.

Best Regards,
Cathy Shyan

Director of Customs Brokerage/Corp. Lic. Holder | Corporate
Fracht FWO Inc.