About 60% of 301 Exclusions to Expire June 14; 164 Will Last a Year More
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative decided that 164 exclusions from Section 301 China tariffs -- including for fabrics, bras, electric motors, sterile drapes, hunting stands, bicycle trailers, auto rearview mirrors and more -- will continue to avoid the tariffs through May 31, 2025, while 265 exclusions will expire June 14.
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The USTR published the lists late in the day ahead of a three-day weekend. Although it is structured as a Federal Register notice, it has not been posted for public inspection.
For the exclusions that will continue for a year, the USTR said that "extending these exclusions will support efforts to shift sourcing out of China, or provide additional time where, despite efforts to source products from alternative sources, availability of the product outside of China remains limited."