Last week, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released another round of exclusions List 3 products. The list covers nearly $200 billion in Chinese goods. These exclusions include one entire 10-digit HTS subheading and 61 specifically identified products. Additionally, USTR amended three previously published product exclusions. The amendments expanded the scope of two exclusions and reduced the scope of another.
This round of exclusions includes certain specific types of fabric, mechanical part for vehicle sunroofs, fireplace mantels and power supply units. USTR also listed an exclusion for two-layer wood flooring. The amendments to previously published exclusions expanded the dollar-value range for certain excluded anti-vibration control components and expanded the scope of another exclusion to include table lamps with either a charging pad or USB port. The only reduction was from a pet collar category. Due to the wide variety of items covered, members are encouraged to review or have their importer review the list.
Exclusions for List 3 goods apply retroactively for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse on or after September 24, 2018. The exclusions remain in effect until August 7, 2020. Product exclusions are not importer-specific—they apply to any importer of the excluded merchandise. The scope of the exclusions is governed by the language of the product descriptions in the USTR’s list. It does not exclude product descriptions shown in any particular exclusion request or HTS classification.
Depending upon entry date, anyone who believes they are eligible for a product exclusion will need to file a post-summary correction or protest of liquidation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
For this round’s list of exclusions, click here. For more information, contact Samantha Rocci at [email protected].
