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USTR proposed tariff modifications and machinery exclusion process, China Section 301 investigation four-year review

Public comments will be accepted from May 29 through June 28, 2024.

May 22, 2024

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today released a notice related to the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.

As explained in a related USTR release (May 22, 2024), the notice:

  • Proposes to increase tariffs on specific products in strategic sectors
  • Establishes the framework for an exclusion process for machinery
  • Proposes temporary exclusions for 19 tariff lines for solar manufacturing equipment

Public comments will be accepted from May 29 through June 28, 2024.

Background

The USTR last week released the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The USTR recommended that products from China currently subject to Section 301 tariffs should remain. Additionally, in light of the increased burden on U.S. commerce, President Biden directed the USTR to add or increase tariffs for certain products. Read TradeNewsFlash

For more information, contact a professional with KPMG Trade & Customs services:

Doug Zuvich
Partner and Global Practice Leader
E: dzuvich@kpmg.com

John L. McLoughlin
Principal and East Coast Leader
E: jlmcloughlin@kpmg.com

Andy Siciliano
Partner and National Practice Leader
E: asiciliano@kpmg.com

Steve Brotherton
Principal and Global Export and Sanctions Leader
E: sbrotherton@kpmg.com

Luis (Lou) Abad
Principal, Washington National Tax
E: labad@kpmg.com

Irina Vaysfeld
Principal
E: ivaysfeld@kpmg.com

Amie Ahanchian
Principal
E: aahanchian@kpmg.com

Christopher Young
Principal
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Gisele Belotto
Principal
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George Zaharatos
Principal
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Andy Doornaert
Managing Director
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Jessica Libby
Principal
E: jlibby@kpmg.com
John Anderson
Managing Director
E: johneanderson@kpmg.com
Jenna Leigh Glass
Managing Director
E: jennaleighglass@kpmg.com

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