178 China Section 301 exclusions extended through January 9, 2027
All 178 current China Section 301 exclusions are extended through January 9, 2027, 23:59 Eastern, for qualifying entries or warehouse withdrawals from November 10. Existing product definitions still govern; this is not blanket apparel relief.
Our read
Check specific backpacks or baby sleep sacks against every exclusion condition. Our non-exempt $20 cotton-tee calculation still gives $7.30 duty; verify eligibility before repricing.
Key dates
- Published; Takes effect
- We checked the official text
- upcomingAnnounced exclusion cutoff: 23:59 Eastern.
Who is affected
- Importers of Chinese backpacks, baby sleep sacks and other precisely covered products.
- Ordinary tees and hoodies, or goods failing the product description, do not automatically qualify.
Run the numbers
| Layer | Calculation | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| General | $20 × 16.5% | $3.30 |
| Earlier China Section 301 | $20 × 7.5% | $1.50 |
| New Section 301 | $20 × 12.5% | $2.50 |
| Total | $20 × 36.5% | $7.30 |
What to do
- Document classification and each product-specific condition with your broker.
- Check other duty layers separately and recheck entries near expiry.
What the official text says
The modifications announced in the annexes to this notice further extend the exclusions through 11:59 p.m. eastern time on January 9, 2027.
Sources
- Notice of Product Exclusion Extensions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
- Notice of Extension of Certain Exclusions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (Annex C)