Federal Register #2026-15181

USTR Imposes Tariffs on Goods from Economies Failing to Prohibit Forced Labor Imports

This notice from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announces new tariff actions targeting goods from economies that do not prohibit forced labor imports. - Government Buyer: - Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) - Scope of Action: - Applies to all products from 60 economies identified as failing to enforce prohibitions on forced labor imports - Tariffs of 10% or 12.5% imposed on these goods - Exemptions for certain goods, including raw materials critical to U.S. supply chains, pharmaceuticals, and products with insufficient domestic supply - Tariff-rate quotas established for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia to promote U.S. cotton and textile imports - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the action is economy-wide and not product-specific - Products/Services Requested: - No individual products, part numbers, or quantities specified; tariffs apply broadly to all products from the listed economies, with some exceptions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Establishment of tariff-rate quotas for select countries - Exemptions for critical goods and supply chain considerations - Broad, economy-wide application rather than product-specific targeting

Description

The U.S. Trade Representative has determined under Section 301(b) and 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 that acts, policies, and practices of 60 investigated economies are actionable due to failure to impose and enforce prohibitions on importing goods produced with forced labor. Tariffs of 10% or 12.5% are imposed on all products from these economies, with exemptions listed in annexes. Tariff-rate quotas are established for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia to encourage U.S. textile imports and reduce reliance on forced labor inputs. The duties apply to products entered on or after July 24, 2026, with some transitional provisions.

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