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Section 301 tariff exclusions

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has established an exclusion process for Section 301 tariffs on China. In a series of rounds since the tariffs took effect, importers have been able to request exclusions from the tariffs, as well as extensions to existing exclusions. Many exclusions have been allowed to expire, as well. Section 301 exclusions are applicable to all importers of a given good, which may be defined as an entire tariff schedule subheading or a subset of a subheading outlined in a written description.

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CBP AD and CVD Messages as of Dec. 29
December 30, 2025 |Customs

A listing of recent Commerce Department antidumping and countervailing duty messages posted on CBP's website Dec. 29, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at CBP's ADCVD Search page.

China Urges US to Reverse FCC Drone Import Ban
December 29, 2025 |International Sources

China's Ministry of Commerce criticized the FCC's recent decision to ban imports of foreign-made drones and drone parts that have not yet been approved by the agency, saying the U.S. is overusing the "concept of national security" to suppress trade between Chinese and American firms. "China urges the U.S. to cease its erroneous practices and immediately rescind the relevant measures," a ministry spokesperson said last week, responding to a reporter's question at a press conference. "If the U.S. continues to act unilaterally, China will resolutely take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises."

New ITC Investigation Notices for Dec. 29
December 29, 2025 |AD/CV - Patent

The International Trade Commission published notices in the Dec. 29 Federal Register on the following antidumping and countervailing duty injury, Section 337 patent or other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will be in another ITT article):

Topics:Customs duty
Commerce Department Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Notices for Dec. 29
December 29, 2025 |AD/CV - Patent

The Commerce Department published notices in the Federal Register Dec. 29 on the following antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CVD rates, scope, affected firms or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):

Topics:Section 301 tariff exclusions, Customs duty, Court of International Trade, Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD), Drawback, World Trade Organization (WTO)
EPA Pledges Beefed Up Scrutiny of Pesticides Imports
December 29, 2025 |EPA

EPA is "dramatically expanding" its ability to investigate and enforce measures to prevent what it calls illegal pesticide and chemical smuggling operations at U.S. ports by bad actors such as Chinese manufacturers and criminal cartels, according to a recent news release.