Customer Advisory
New Section 301 Tariffs Effective July 24, 2026
July 15, 2026
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has implemented new Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issuing guidance for importers, customs brokers, and filers.
Effective Date: July 24, 2026, at 1:01 a.m. ET
Section 301 Tariff Rates
10% Additional Section 301 Duty
The applicable rate applies to countries that have:
- Established a forced labor import prohibition;
- Committed to implementing and enforcing a forced labor import prohibition through an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade; or
- Implemented a partial regime that prevents the importation of certain forced labor goods.
Countries subject to the 10% rate include:
Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.
10% or 12.5% Additional Section 301 Duty
The applicable additional rate depends on the product classification and the existing ad-valorem duty rate. Certain products may qualify for exemptions.
Economies subject to the additional 10% or 12.5% rate include:
The European Union, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
12.5% Additional Section 301 Duty
The applicable rate applies to all other investigated economies unless specifically exempted.
Exceptions
The additional duties do not apply to shipments that were loaded onto a vessel and already in transit before 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24, 2026, provided they are entered or withdrawn for consumption before 12:01 a.m. ET on July 28, 2026.
Product Exemptions:
Certain products are excluded from the additional duties, including qualifying:
- USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico
- Certain pharmaceuticals
- Civil aircraft and aircraft parts
- Semiconductors
- Certain steel, aluminum, copper products, wood products, vehicles, and vehicle parts
- Other products identified in the Federal Register notice
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