Section 301 Product Exclusions for China Extended Until January 2027
Published Nov. 11, 2026
Key Points
- USTR extended all 178 existing Section 301 product exclusions through January 9, 2027.
- The extension covers 164 previously reinstated exclusions and 14 exclusions for certain solar manufacturing equipment.
- The exclusions fall under HTSUS headings 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70.
- The extension applies to qualifying goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption starting November 10, 2026.
- USTR cited ongoing discussions with China as the reason for the extension.
- CBP will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.
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Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has extended 178 existing Section 301 product exclusions for certain imports from China through January 9, 2027. In a Federal Register notice published on November 10, 2026, USTR confirmed the extension of 164 previously reinstated exclusions and 14 exclusions covering certain solar manufacturing equipment. The extension took effect on November 10, 2026, superseding the previous expiration date of November 9, 2026.
USTR Extends 178 Existing Exclusions
The 178 extensions include:
- 164 previously reinstated exclusions: USTR announced their extension in May 2024 through May 31, 2025.
- 14 solar manufacturing equipment exclusions: USTR announced these exclusions in September 2024, with an original effective period from January 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.
USTR subsequently extended both groups through August 31, 2025, November 29, 2025, and November 9, 2026. The latest notice extends all 178 exclusions through January 9, 2027.
In reaching its latest determination, USTR considered public comments submitted in response to its September 2025 notice, earlier public comments, advice from advisory committees, and recommendations from the interagency Section 301 Committee.
Effective Dates and HTSUS Provisions
The extension applies to qualifying goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2026, and before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 9, 2027.
The exclusions fall under these HTSUS provisions:
- 9903.88.69: 164 previously reinstated exclusions.
- 9903.88.70: 14 exclusions for certain solar manufacturing equipment.
USTR updated both provisions to replace the November 9, 2026, expiration date with January 9, 2027.
The exclusions apply to products that meet the descriptions in the relevant provisions. Their scope depends on the applicable ten-digit HTSUS statistical reporting numbers and product descriptions listed in the specified U.S. notes to subchapter III of Chapter 99.
CBP to Issue Entry Guidance
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation of the extended exclusions. Importers should monitor CBP updates and check the applicable product descriptions before claiming an exclusion. USTR may also consider further extensions or modifications.
We will update this post as CBP releases more information or USTR announces further changes.
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