Federal Register #2026-20511

USTR Amends China Section 301 Product Exclusion

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a conforming change to a China Section 301 product exclusion, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer and offices: - USTR issued the notice concerning its Section 301 investigation of China’s technology-transfer, intellectual-property, and innovation policies and practices. - The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) changed statistical reporting categories; U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will provide entry guidance and implementation instructions. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products, services, and quantities: No products or services are being solicited, and no quantities or part numbers are specified. - Notable requirement: The amendment updates HTSUS note 20(vvv)(i)(20) to preserve the exclusion’s existing product coverage following changes to statistical reporting categories. The affected statistical reporting number is 8479.90.9591.

Description

USTR is making a conforming amendment to an additional product exclusion associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The amendment updates the HTSUS provision to reflect changes to statistical reporting categories implemented by the U.S. International Trade Commission. It is effective July 1, 2026, and Customs and Border Protection will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.

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