# USTR Proposes China Maritime Action Extension

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed extending the suspension of Section 301 maritime actions targeting China for two months, from November 10, 2026, through January 9, 2027. The proposal is not final. Vessel operators, carriers, shippers, importers, port and logistics stakeholders, and U.S. shipbuilding interests may submit comments through USTR’s electronic portal under docket USTR-2026-0694 by 5 p.m. ET on October 30, 2026. Businesses should assess the potential effect of fees and duties resuming after January 9 if the suspension is not extended further.

- **Key deadline:** Comments are due October 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET—two days from the current date.
- The proposed extension covers November 10, 2026, through January 9, 2027; it does not establish a final outcome or protection beyond that period.
- Maritime and supply-chain stakeholders can use the comment process to communicate how the proposed timing could affect shipping costs, logistics planning, and U.S. shipbuilding interests.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
- Section 301 Committee

### Sources
- [USTR Proposes 2-Month Extension of Suspension of Section 301 Maritime Actions Against China | Holland & Knight LLP - JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ustr-proposes-2-month-extension-of-9145315) - JD Supra