Federal Register #2026-17925

Notice of Amendments to Product Exclusions in HTSUS Related to China Section 301 Investigation

This notice from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) addresses amendments to product exclusions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) related to the Section 301 investigation of China. - Government Buyer: - Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) involved in statistical reporting changes - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide implementation guidance - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured - Amendments affect product exclusions for certain statistical reporting numbers in HTSUS: - 8413.91.9039 - 8413.91.9046 - 8413.91.9059 - 8413.91.9099 - 3926.90.9915 - 3926.90.9920 - 3926.90.9910 - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The amendments are conforming changes due to USITC updates to statistical reporting categories - Coverage of product exclusions under Section 301 is maintained - CBP will issue guidance for entry and implementation - No procurement or solicitation for goods or services is included in this notice

Description

Effective July 1, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) implemented changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. These amendments maintain the pre-existing product coverage of the China 301 actions by modifying specific note provisions in the HTSUS. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation of these amendments.

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