Follow the latest verified Section 301 notices, exclusions, investigations, and product-list actions in one date-stamped brief. Every item links to its primary Federal Register publication.
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 gives the U.S. Trade Representative authority to investigate unreasonable or discriminatory foreign trade practices and respond with trade measures, including additional duties, through the statutory process.
Section 301 is not a blanket surcharge for every import. Applicability is tied to the current action and its covered HTS subheadings, product descriptions, country of origin, list or exclusion treatment, and effective date.
Effective July 1, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) implemented certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result of these changes, USTR is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the Section 301 investigation of China Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.
China tariff corridor →The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments to assist in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on Russia's implementation of its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This notice includes the schedule for the submission of comments for the Russia report and a public hearing.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments to assist in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on China's compliance with its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This notice includes the schedule for the submission of comments for the China report and a public hearing.
China tariff corridor →USTR extended the statutory four-year review of Section 301 actions against China. Maintain current List 1-4A rates pending review outcome — no rate changes yet, but covered importers should preserve exclusion-claim evidence.
China tariff corridor →First round of statutory exclusions from List 4A published; 12 HTS subheadings (medical, electronics) reinstated to zero additional duty. Verify your HTS chapter before assuming 7.5%-25% still applies.
China tariff corridor →USTR issued a Federal Register notice targeting Vietnam and India for IEEPA reciprocal-tariff investigation. Expect public-comment window of 30 days and a possible new Section 301-style surcharge.
Vietnam tariff corridor →Solar PV cells under HTS 8541.43 granted List 3 exclusion through 2027-Q1. Removes the 25% Section 301 surcharge on qualifying imports and immediate retroactive refund eligibility pre-effective date.
China tariff corridor →The feed is a concise monitoring layer, not a replacement for the controlling notice, the current HTS schedule, or advice from your customs professional.
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 gives the U.S. Trade Representative authority to investigate unreasonable or discriminatory foreign trade practices and respond with measures such as additional duties when the statutory process supports them.
Applicability depends on the active tariff action, country of origin, exact HTS subheading or list, product description, and effective date. A broad product category is not enough to determine the rate for a specific entry.
Yes. An exclusion or reinstatement may apply only to specified HTS subheadings, product descriptions, countries, entry dates, or time windows. Keep the controlling notice and supporting documentation with the entry file.
Use the linked Federal Register notice as the primary source, then verify the current HTS classification, country of origin, effective date, and any stacked MFN, Section 232, AD/CVD, or other duties. This tracker is informational and is not legal or customs advice.
Start with the exact product category and country of origin in the Section 301 tariff calculator, then confirm the result against the current HTS schedule and the applicable Federal Register notice before making an entry decision.
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