Section 301 Exclusions Update - Lists 2 & 3

February 21, 2020

On February 19, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced additional exclusions to Section 301

List 3 for products originating from China covering one subheading and 46 product descriptions, covering 61 exclusions. that include:

• Toddler beds
• Various fabrics
• Parts of office furniture
• Certain wood flooring
• Certain desk accessories.

These exclusions are valid through Aug 7, 2020, and retroactive to September 24, 2018. Crane Trade Services can assist you with understanding if these exclusions apply to your products and determine any duty mitigation possibilities.

Please visit this link for the exclusion notice from the USTR.

On February 20, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced additional exclusions to Section 301

List 2 for products originating from China covering the two items below:

• Skateboards with electric power for propulsion, of a power not exceeding 250W provided for in statistical reporting number 8711.60.0050
• A change to US note 20(y)(2) to subchapter III of chapter 99 by deleting “silicone presented in 210 liter (55 gallon) drums or 1,040 liter (275 gallon) intermediate bulk containers (IBC’s) and inserting 3910.00.000 in lieu thereof.

These exclusions cover goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption, on or after August 23, 2018, and before October 2, 2020. Crane Trade Services can assist you with understanding if these exclusions apply to your products and determine any duty mitigation possibilities - for assistance please reach out

Please visit this link for the exclusion notice from the USTR.