Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22867
USTR Further Suspends Section 301 Actions on China’s Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors
Buyer
Office of the United States Trade Representative
Posted
November 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-22867
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a further suspension of actions concerning China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. - Government buyer/issuing agency: USTR; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Policy action: The notice continues suspending specified Section 301 measures while discussions with China continue. - Affected measures: Fees on certain maritime transport services and duties on ship-to-shore cranes and other cargo-handling equipment. During the suspension, parties do not accrue liability for or have to pay the specified fees and duties. - Further action: USTR will monitor the issues and may consider further suspension or other action. - Procurement relevance: This is a policy notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products or services are being solicited, and no OEMs or vendors are named.
Description
The U.S. Trade Representative further suspends the responsive actions in its Section 301 investigation concerning China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for two months, until January 10, 2027. The suspended actions include fees on certain maritime transport services and duties on ship-to-shore cranes and other cargo-handling equipment. During the suspension, parties will not accrue liability for or be required to pay those fees and duties. This is a Federal Register notice, not a procurement solicitation.