USTR Sets Second Tranche of China Tariffs

The 25 percent tariffs on about $16 billion worth of Chinese imports, scheduled to take effect Aug. 23 (see 1808080020), will be listed in the Aug. 16 Federal Register, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced Aug. 15 in a notice to be published Aug. 16. The tariffs will be levied when goods leave the warehouse for consumption, or enter the country. For questions on customs classification or implementation of additional duties on products identified in the notice, contact Traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov.