# US extends maritime Section 301 suspension through January 9, 2027

https://storecalc.com/en/updates/maritime-301-suspension-2027.html

- Topic: Shipping
- Published: 2026-11-10
- Effective: 2026-11-09
- Checked: 2026-11-11

The maritime, logistics and shipbuilding measures remain suspended through January 9, 2027, 23:59 Eastern. Covered maritime service fees do not accrue or become payable; specified cargo-equipment duties also remain suspended.

## Our read

For ocean replenishment, challenge quotes anticipating these fees. Suspension does not guarantee lower freight rates or remove apparel duties.

## Key dates

- 2026-11-09: Takes effect
- 2026-11-10: Published
- 2026-11-11: We checked the official text
- 2027-01-09: Extended suspension ends at 23:59 Eastern.

The extension applies November 9, before publication, continuing the prior suspension. Any further extension remains undecided.

## Who is affected

- Apparel importers using ocean freight potentially affected by these service fees.
- Air and express parcels are outside these maritime fees; apparel tariffs are unaffected.

## What to do

- Ask forwarders to separate freight, commercial surcharges and government fees.
- Confirm charges for sailings spanning the deadline and check subsequent notices.

## What the official text says

Quoted from the official text.

> November 9, 2026: The actions taken in this investigation are further suspended through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 9, 2027.

— [Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/10/2026-22867/notice-of-modification-of-section-301-action-chinas-targeting-of-the-maritime-logistics-and)

## Sources

- [Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/10/2026-22867/notice-of-modification-of-section-301-action-chinas-targeting-of-the-maritime-logistics-and)

We checked the official text on 2026-11-11. Rules can change again; the latest official publication prevails.

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