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The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), that in each of 60 investigations, certain of the acts, policies, and practices of the economy at issue are actionable and that action by the United States is appropriate. In accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is taking actions in each of these investigations by imposing tariffs on all products of the investigated economy, with certain exemptions as provided in Annexes I and II to this notice (Notice). Consistent with the specific direction of the President, for an economy that imposes a forced labor import prohibition, has committed to impose and enforce such a prohibition through an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), or has imposed a partial regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods, the Trade Representative has determined 10 percent is the appropriate rate of Section 301 duties, with specific economies subject to a 10 percent rate net of a product's most-favored-nation (MFN) duty. For every other economy, and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has determined 12.5 percent is the appropriate rate of Section 301 duty, with specific economies subject to a 12.5 percent rate net of a product's MFN duty. The Trade Representative has also determined, consistent with the specific direction of the President, to establish, when feasible, tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, based on each economy's importation of U.S. inputs, to encourage the importation by each of these economies of U.S. cotton and textile goods, in order to reduce reliance on inputs from other sources that are more likely to contain forced labor inputs.
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Part II
Office of the United States Trade Representative
Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and
Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure of Each Economy
To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of
Goods Produced With Forced Labor; Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 91 , No. 143 / Tuesday, July 28, 2026 /
Notices
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
[Docket Nos. USTR-2026-0265, USTR-2026-0266]
Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations of Acts,
Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure of
Each Economy To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the
Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
ACTION: Notice of action.
SUMMARY: The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative)
has determined under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act
of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), that in each of 60 investigations,
certain of the acts, policies, and practices of the economy at issue
are actionable and that action by the United States is appropriate. In
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative is taking actions in each of these investigations by
imposing tariffs on all products of the investigated economy, with
certain exemptions as provided in Annexes I and II to this notice
(Notice). Consistent with the specific direction of the President, for
an economy that imposes a forced labor import prohibition, has
committed to impose and enforce such a prohibition through an Agreement
on Reciprocal Trade (ART), or has imposed a partial regime with the
effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods, the
Trade Representative has determined 10 percent is the appropriate rate
of Section 301 duties, with specific economies subject to a 10 percent
rate net of a product's most-favored-nation (MFN) duty. For every other
economy, and in accordance with the specific direction of the
President, the Trade Representative has determined 12.5 percent is the
appropriate rate of Section 301 duty, with specific economies subject
to a 12.5 percent rate net of a product's MFN duty. The Trade
Representative has also determined, consistent with the specific
direction of the President, to establish, when feasible, tariff-rate
quotas (TRQs) for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, based
on each economy's importation of U.S. inputs, to encourage the
importation by each of these economies of U.S. cotton and textile
goods, in order to reduce reliance on inputs from other sources that
are more likely to contain forced labor inputs.
DATES: The additional rates of duty are applicable with respect to
products that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on July 24, 2026,
except that goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in
transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on
July 24, 2026, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on July 28, 2026, shall
not be subject to such additional duty.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions about this
Notice, contact Megan Grimball and Philip Butler, Chairs of the Section
301 Committee, at (202) 395-5725.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Proceedings in the Investigations
On March 12, 2026, the Trade Representative initiated 60
investigations related to the failure of various economies to each
impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of
goods produced wholly or in part with forced labor (forced labor import
prohibition), pursuant to 302(b)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C.
2412(b)(1)). See 91 FR 12884 (published March 17, 2026).
On June 2, 2026, the Trade Representative determined that, in each
of the 60 investigations, certain of the acts, polices, and practices
of the economy at issue are actionable under sections 301(b) and 304(a)
of the Trade Act. The Trade Representative also issued a comprehensive
report, Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to
the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the
Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor (Report). Specifically,
the Trade Representative determined that:
The following 54 economies have failed to impose and
effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced
with forced labor: Algeria; Angola; Argentina; Australia; the Bahamas;
Bahrain; Bangladesh; Brazil; Cambodia; Chile; China, People's Republic
of; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; Egypt; El Salvador;
Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Hong Kong, China; India; Iraq; Israel;
Japan; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kuwait; Libya; Malaysia; Morocco; New
Zealand; Nicaragua; Nigeria; Norway; Oman; Peru; the Philippines;
Qatar; Russia; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; South Korea; Sri
Lanka; Switzerland; Taiwan; Thailand; Trinidad and Tobago;
T[uuml]rkiye; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; Uruguay; Venezuela;
and Vietnam.
The following six economies have failed to effectively
enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced
labor: Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, Mexico, and
Pakistan.
All of the investigated economies have failed to impose a
forced labor import prohibition and to effectively enforce such a
prohibition (that is to say, all of the economies have failed to
satisfy both factors in these investigations).
The Trade Representative proposed to determine that action is
appropriate in each investigation, and that appropriate action would
include tariffs on all products of an economy, with certain exemptions.
The Trade Representative also proposed a textile mechanism that would
allow for a certain volume of apparel and textile imports from certain
economies to enter the United States at a reduced Section 301 tariff
rate. See 91 FR 34272 (published June 5, 2026) (the June 5, 2026 FRN).
The June 5, 2026 FRN invited public comments on the proposed
actions to be taken in each investigation. The June 5, 2026 FRN
proposed applying tariffs of 10 percent for each economy that imposes a
forced labor import prohibition; has taken on commitments related to
forced labor import prohibitions through an ART; or has imposed a
partial regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain
forced labor goods. The June 5, 2026 FRN proposed applying tariffs of
12.5 percent for every other economy. The tariff proposals in each
investigation included exemptions for certain goods, including
informational materials, donations, accompanied baggage, all articles
and parts of articles subject to tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade
Expansion Act of 1962, and certain products identified in Annex A to
the June 5, 2026 FRN.
As explained in the June 5, 2026 FRN, the proposed exemptions
included: (a) raw materials that, if subject to the proposed additional
tariffs, could lead to the unavailability of domestic supply; (b)
products that could cause economy-wide disruptions if subject to
additional tariffs; (c) certain products that cannot be grown or
produced in sufficient quantities in the United States or obtained from
other sources; and (d) articles for which additional tariffs may not
contribute substantially to the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigations.
Interested persons were invited to provide comments regarding the
scope
of tariff coverage (including the proposed excluded products identified
in Annex A to the June 5, 2026 FRN and the proposed textile mechanism.
With respect to the tariff proposals, the June 5, 2026 FRN stated that,
in considering whether certain articles should be subject to additional
duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act, USTR will consider the needs
of the U.S. economy. With respect to comments on the inclusion or
removal of particular tariff subheadings subject to the proposed
action, USTR requested that comments address specifically whether the
products under the tariff subheading are necessary raw materials that
if subject to the proposed tariff could lead to the unavailability of
domestic supply; whether additional tariffs would cause serious
dislocations in the supply of the products and could cause economy-wide
disruptions, or other similar factors; and whether imposing additional
tariffs on products under the tariff subheading would be practicable or
effective in obtaining the elimination of the investigated acts,
policies, and practices.
USTR also requested public comments regarding the proposed actions,
including whether the products in Annex A to the June 5, 2026 FRN were
appropriately excluded; the level of the increase, if any, in the rate
of duty; whether differential tariff rates should be applied to an
economy where the economy has made a commitment to the United States to
impose and enforce a forced labor import prohibition, has imposed a
forced labor import prohibition, or has imposed a partial regime with
the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods;
and features of the proposed textile mechanism, including the U.S. and
foreign products to be covered, the relative market opportunities for
each side, and the tariff rate (if any) to be applied to products
subject to the mechanism, as well as whether a similar mechanism should
apply to any other product or sector.
In response to the June 5, 2026 FRN, USTR received over 1,600
written comments. USTR and the Section 301 Committee held a three-day
public hearing on July 7, 8, and 9, 2026, regarding the proposed
actions. During the hearings, over 100 witnesses provided testimony and
responded to questions. Witnesses included representatives of the
governments of certain investigated economies, industry associations,
domestic producers, and non-governmental organizations. The public
submissions are available at: https://comments.ustr.gov/s/ at docket
numbers USTR-2026-0265 and USTR-2026-0266. Transcripts of the hearings
are available on USTR's website.
Following government-to-government consultations pursuant to
Section 303 of the Trade Act and the publication of proposed actions in
the June 5, 2026 FRN, additional economies have imposed forced labor
import prohibitions--Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Sri Lanka,
and Trinidad and Tobago; or undertaken commitments regarding forced
labor import prohibitions in an ART--Jordan.
II. Determinations of Action
A. Overview of Responsive Actions in the Investigations
On June 2, 2026, the Trade Representative determined that, in each
of the 60 investigations, certain acts, policies, and practices of the
economy at issue are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce,
and are thus actionable under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act. Section
301(b) provides that upon determining that the acts, policies, and
practices under investigation are actionable and that action is
appropriate, the Trade Representative shall take all appropriate and
feasible action authorized under Section 301(c), subject to the
specific direction, if any, of the President regarding such action, and
all other appropriate and feasible action within the power of the
President that the President may direct the Trade Representative to
take under Section 301(b), to obtain the elimination of that act,
policy, or practice. Section 301(b) provides further that actions
``within the power of the President'' may include ``[a]ctions . . .
with respect to trade in any goods or services, or with respect to any
other area of pertinent relations with the foreign country.''
Section 301(c) of the Trade Act authorizes the Trade Representative
to take certain, specific actions for purposes of carrying out the
provisions of Section 301(b). For example, Section 301(c)(1)(B)
authorizes the Trade Representative to ``impose duties or other import
restrictions on the goods'' of the foreign country subject to the
investigation. Section 301(c)(3)(A) provides that actions that the
Trade Representative is authorized to take may be taken against any
goods or economic sector on a non-discriminatory basis or solely
against the foreign country concerned. Section 301(c)(3)(B) empowers
the Trade Representative to take actions against any goods and economic
sector ``without regard to whether or not such goods or economic sector
were involved in the act, policy, or practice that is the subject of
such action.''
USTR and the Section 301 Committee have carefully reviewed the
public comments and testimony regarding the proposed actions to be
taken in each investigation. The Trade Representative informed the
President of his recommended responsive actions in each investigation,
including, for each economy, whether to impose 10 or 12.5 percent
tariffs on all products of that economy or, in the case of specific
economies, 10 or 12.5 percent tariffs net of a product's MFN duty, with
exemptions for certain goods. The Trade Representative also informed
the President of economies that have imposed forced labor import
prohibitions, or undertaken commitments regarding forced labor import
prohibitions through an ART, since June 5, 2026. The Trade
Representative also advised the President that, after considering
significant comments and testimony on the proposed actions, certain
products warranted exemption from the tariffs imposed in the
investigations as they are: (a) raw materials that if subject to these
tariffs could lead to the unavailability of domestic supply; (b)
products that could cause economy-wide disruptions if subject to these
tariffs; (c) products that cannot be grown or produced in sufficient
quantities or at reasonable prices in the United States or obtained
from other sources; (d) products for which these tariffs may not be
effective in obtaining the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices of economies found to be actionable in the investigations; or
(e) certain products of Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ecuador, El
Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia,
Switzerland, Taiwan, or the United Kingdom that would encourage these
economies to fulfill commitments regarding forced labor import
prohibitions or to encourage these economies to enact and effectively
enforce a forced labor import prohibition.
On July 23, 2026--after considering and taking account of the
information and advice provided by the Trade Representative; the
information, findings, and determinations in the June 5, 2026 FRN; the
need to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices of
the investigated economies found to be actionable; and other pertinent
information--the President issued a memorandum (Memorandum) directing
that:
Section 1. Tariffs and Exemptions. (a) Except as otherwise
provided in this memorandum, the Trade Representative shall impose
the following tariff rates on all goods of the economy for which an
act, policy, or
practice was found actionable under section 301:
(i) 10 percent tariff rate: The Trade Representative shall
impose a tariff of 10 percent on goods of Argentina, Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India,
Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United
Kingdom, and Trinidad and Tobago.
(ii) Tariff rate of 10 percent or 12.5 percent, net of MFN rate:
For a product of the European Union or Taiwan, where such product's
MFN tariff is less than 10 percent, the Trade Representative shall
impose a section 301 tariff pursuant to these investigations so that
the sum of the MFN tariff and the section 301 tariff shall be 10
percent, and where such product's MFN tariff is greater than or
equal to 10 percent, the Trade Representative shall impose a section
301 tariff of zero. For a product of Japan, Korea, or Switzerland,
where such product's MFN tariff is less than 12.5 percent, the Trade
Representative shall impose a section 301 tariff pursuant to these
investigations so that the sum of the MFN tariff and the tariff
imposed pursuant to these investigations shall be 12.5 percent, and
where such product's MFN tariff is greater than or equal to 12.5
percent, the Trade Representative shall impose a section 301 tariff
of zero. Capping total duties in this manner is feasible, consistent
with the terms of the Agreements on Reciprocal Trade or similar
arrangements, and appropriate to encourage these economies to
fulfill commitments regarding forced labor import prohibitions or to
enact and effectively enforce such a prohibition.
(iii) 12.5 percent tariff rate: For goods of all other
investigated economies, the Trade Representative shall impose a
tariff rate of 12.5 percent.
(b) The Trade Representative shall exempt from the tariffs
imposed as directed in subsection (a) of this section the products
identified in the Annex to this memorandum for each economy for
which an act, policy, or practice was found actionable under section
301, as the products identified constitute:
(i) raw materials that if subject to these tariffs could lead to
the unavailability of domestic supply;
(ii) products that could cause economy-wide disruptions if
subject to these tariffs;
(iii) products that cannot be grown or produced in sufficient
quantities in the United States or obtained from other sources;
(iv) products for which these tariffs may not be effective in
obtaining the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices of
economies found to be actionable in the investigations; or
(v) certain products of Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia,
Ecuador, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Indonesia,
Jordan, Malaysia, Switzerland, Taiwan, or the United Kingdom that
would encourage these economies to fulfill commitments regarding
forced labor import prohibitions or to encourage these economies to
enact and effectively enforce a forced labor import prohibition.
(c) After considering the relevant issues and factors and
weighing the relevant considerations, including potential economic
harm and efficacy of tariffs, I determine that the products
identified in the Annex to this memorandum shall be exempted from
the tariffs directed in subsection (a) of this section, and the
Trade Representative shall direct that the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) be modified as provided in the
Annex to this memorandum. In my judgment, the tariffs directed in
subsection (a) of this section with the exemptions described in
subsection (b) of this section are appropriate and feasible to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, or practices of the
economies found to be actionable under section 301.
Sec. 2. Tariff-Rate Quotas. (a) As soon as the Trade
Representative determines that it is feasible, the Trade
Representative shall:
(i) establish TRQs for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and
Malaysia, with an initial duration of 3 years, to encourage the
importation by each of these economies of U.S. textile goods, in
order to reduce reliance on inputs from other sources that are more
likely to contain forced labor inputs; and
(ii) structure the TRQs for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and
Malaysia to allow for a certain volume of specific textiles and
apparel, based on that economy's importation of U.S. inputs, to
enter the United States free of the section 301 tariffs provided for
in section 1(a) of this memorandum.
(b) As soon as the Trade Representative determines that it is
feasible, the Trade Representative shall:
(i) establish TRQs for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and
Malaysia, with an initial duration of 3 years, to encourage the
importation by each of these economies of U.S. cotton, in order to
reduce reliance on inputs from other sources that are more likely to
contain forced labor inputs; and
(ii) structure the TRQs for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and
Malaysia to allow for a certain volume of specific textile and
apparel, based on that economy's importation of U.S. cotton, to
enter the United States free of the section 301 tariffs provided for
in section 1(a) of this memorandum.
(c) Until the Trade Representative establishes the TRQs
described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Trade
Representative shall impose the applicable section 301 tariffs
provided for in section 1(a) of this memorandum (here, 10 percent)
on imports of specific textile and apparel of Bangladesh, Cambodia,
Indonesia, and Malaysia that will be covered by the TRQs for each of
those economies.
(d) The Trade Representative shall modify the HTSUS as
appropriate to implement the directives in this section. The Trade
Representative shall publish a notice in the Federal Register
regarding the establishment and the effective date of the TRQs
directed in this section.
The Memorandum further directs that in the President's judgment,
tariffs for each economy of 10 or 12.5 percent on all goods or, in the
case of specific economies, 10 or 12.5 percent net of a good's MFN
duty, with the exemptions described in the Memorandum, are appropriate
and feasible to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices of each economy found to be actionable under Section 301.
With respect to the tariff actions and exemptions, the Memorandum also
states the President's determination that alternatives to the action
directed by the President, such as a lower tariff rate, negotiation
without the imposition of tariffs, action under other statutory
authority without action under Section 301 of the Trade Act, and
combinations of various approaches, would be less effective and less
preferable than the action directed in the Memorandum.
Considering the public comments and testimony and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and pursuant to Sections 301(b) and 304(a) of the Trade Act, the Trade
Representative has determined that action is appropriate in each
investigation. In accordance with the specific direction of the
President, and considering the public comments and testimony, the
advice of the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory
committees, the Trade Representative has determined pursuant to
Sections 301(b), 301(c), and 304(a) of the Trade Act that appropriate
and feasible action in each investigation is the application of tariffs
to all imports of the investigated economy at issue, with certain
exemptions detailed in Annexes I and II to this Notice.
With respect to tariff rates, the Trade Representative has
determined, consistent with the specific direction of the President, to
impose a tariff of 10 percent on goods of Argentina, Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India,
Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and
Tobago, and the United Kingdom, unless otherwise exempted from this
action.
Consistent with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose a tariff rate of 10 percent or
12.5 percent, net of MFN rate, for certain investigated economies. For
a product of the European Union or Taiwan that is not otherwise
exempted, where such product's MFN tariff is less than 10 percent, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose Section 301 tariffs
pursuant to each of these investigations so that the sum of the MFN
tariff and the Section 301 tariff for a product shall be 10 percent,
and where such product's MFN tariff is greater than or equal to 10
percent, the Section 301 tariff shall be zero. For a product of Japan,
Korea, or Switzerland that is not otherwise exempted, where such
product's MFN tariff is less than 12.5 percent, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose a Section 301 tariff pursuant
to these investigations so that the sum of the MFN tariff and the
tariff imposed pursuant to these investigations shall be 12.5 percent,
and where such product's MFN tariff is greater than or equal to 12.5
percent, the Section 301 tariff shall be zero. The Trade Representative
has determined in each of these investigations that capping total
duties in this manner would be consistent with an economy's respective
ART or similar arrangement and would be appropriate to encourage an
economy to fulfill commitments regarding forced labor import
prohibitions or to enact and effectively enforce a prohibition.
Consistent with the specific direction of the President, in the
investigations of all other economies, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose a tariff rate of 12.5 percent on goods of each
such economy, unless otherwise exempted from this action.
The Trade Representative has determined to exempt the products
listed in Annexes I and II from the scope of actions taken in each of
the investigations of the economies enumerated in those annexes. The
Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President, that the product exemptions are appropriate
as each of these products constitutes: (a) raw materials that if
subject to these tariffs could lead to the unavailability of domestic
supply; (b) products that could cause economy-wide disruptions if
subject to these tariffs; (c) products that cannot be grown or produced
in sufficient quantities or at reasonable prices in the United States
or obtained from other sources; (d) products for which these tariffs
may not be effective in obtaining the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices of economies found to be actionable in the
investigations; or (e) certain products of Argentina, Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Ecuador, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala,
Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Switzerland, Taiwan, or the United Kingdom
that would encourage these economies to fulfill commitments regarding
forced labor import prohibitions or to encourage these economies to
enact and effectively enforce a forced labor import prohibition.
Any product of an economy that is subject to the additional duty
imposed by action taken in the respective investigation, and that is
admitted into a U.S. foreign trade zone, except any product that is
eligible for admission under ``domestic status'' as defined in 19 CFR
146.43, only may be admitted as ``privileged foreign status,'' as
defined in 19 CFR 146.41, effective as of the date that the additional
duty is imposed.
In accordance with the specific direction of the President, and
considering the public comments and testimony, the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
the Trade Representative has also determined to establish, when
feasible, a textile mechanism in the form of TRQs for Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, based on each economy's importation
of U.S. inputs, to encourage the importation by each of these economies
of U.S. cotton and textile goods, in order to reduce reliance on inputs
from other sources that are more likely to contain forced labor inputs.
B. Specific Determinations of Action in Each Investigation
1. Algeria: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Algeria, considering
the public comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Algeria, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, that the
tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
2. Angola: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Angola, considering
the public comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Angola, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President, that the tariff rate to
be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
3. Argentina: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Argentina, including
consideration of Argentina's commitment in its ART related to
prohibiting the importation of forced labor goods, considering the
public comments, testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Argentina,
except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and I, of this
Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
4. Australia: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Australia,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Australia, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, that the
tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
5. The Bahamas: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of The Bahamas, and
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of The Bahamas, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II,
Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, that the
tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and
exemptions are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigation.
6. Bahrain: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Bahrain, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Bahrain, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, that the
tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
7. Bangladesh: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Bangladesh, including
consideration of Bangladesh's obligation in its ART related to
prohibiting the importation of forced labor goods, and considering the
public comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee,
as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with
the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Bangladesh,
except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and J, of this
Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied,
and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
8. Brazil: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Brazil, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Brazil, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
9. Cambodia: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Cambodia, including
consideration of Cambodia's commitment in its ART related to
prohibiting the importation of forced labor goods and its adoption of a
forced labor import prohibition subsequent to the publication of the
June 5, 2026 FRN, and considering the public comments and testimony,
the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of
advisory committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of
the President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 10
percent tariffs on products of Cambodia, except as provided in Annex I
and Annex II, Parts A and F, of this Notice. The Trade Representative
has determined, in accordance with the specific direction of the
President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs
and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigation.
10. Canada: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Canada, including
that Canada has failed to effectively enforce its forced labor import
prohibition, and considering the public comments and testimony, the
advice of the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory
committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of the
President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 10 percent
tariffs on products of Canada, except as provided in Annex I and Annex
II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
11. Chile: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Chile, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Chile, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
12. China, People's Republic of: Determination of Action in
Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of China, and
considering the public comments and testimony, the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of China, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
13. Colombia: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Colombia, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Colombia, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
14. Costa Rica: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Costa Rica,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of
advisory committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of
the President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5
percent tariffs on products of Costa Rica, except as provided in Annex
I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has
determined, in accordance with the specific direction of the President
that the tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and
exemptions are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigation.
15. Dominican Republic: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of the Dominican
Republic, considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of
the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory
committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of the
President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5
percent tariffs on products of the Dominican Republic, except as
provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade
Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
16. Ecuador: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Ecuador, including
consideration of Ecuador's commitment in its ART related to prohibiting
the importation of forced labor goods, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Ecuador, except
as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and M, of this Notice. The
Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
17. Egypt: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Egypt, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Egypt, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
18. El Salvador: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of El Salvador,
including consideration of El Salvador's commitment in its ART related
to prohibiting the importation of forced labor goods, and considering
the public comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products
of El Salvador, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A, H,
and O, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
19. European Union: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of the European Union,
including that it has failed to effectively enforce its forced labor
import prohibition, and considering the public comments and testimony,
the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of
advisory committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of
the President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 10
percent tariffs net of MFN on products of the European Union, except as
provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and C, of this Notice. For
greater certainty, for a product of the European Union, where such
product's MFN tariff is less than 10 percent, the sum of the MFN tariff
and the Section 301 tariff shall be 10 percent, and where such
product's MFN tariff is greater than or equal to 10 percent, the
Section 301 tariff applied shall be zero. The Trade Representative has
determined, in accordance with the specific direction of the President
that the tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and
exemptions are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigation.
20. Guatemala: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Guatemala, including
consideration of Guatemala's commitment in its ART related to
prohibiting the importation of forced labor goods and its adoption of a
forced labor import prohibition subsequent to the publication of the
June 5, 2026 FRN, and considering the public comments and testimony,
the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of
advisory committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of
the President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 10
percent tariffs on products of Guatemala, except as provided in Annex I
and Annex II, Parts A, G, and O, of this Notice. The Trade
Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
21. Guyana: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Guyana, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Guyana, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
22. Honduras: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Honduras, including
its adoption of a forced labor import prohibition subsequent to the
publication of the June 5, 2026 FRN, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Honduras, except
as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade
Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
23. Hong Kong, China: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Hong Kong,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Hong Kong, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
24. India: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of India, including
India's adoption of a forced labor import prohibition subsequent to the
publication of the June 5, 2026 FRN, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of India, except as
provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade
Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
25. Indonesia: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Indonesia, including
consideration of Indonesia's commitment in its ART related to
prohibiting the importation of forced labor goods, and considering the
public comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee,
as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with
the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Indonesia,
except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and L, of this
Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied,
and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
26. Iraq: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Iraq, considering the
public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Iraq, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
27. Israel: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Israel, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Israel, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
28. Japan: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Japan, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs net of MFN
on products of Japan, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. For greater certainty, for a product of Japan, where
such product's MFN tariff is less than 12.5 percent, the sum of the MFN
tariff and the Section 301 tariff shall be 12.5 percent, and where such
product's MFN tariff is greater than or equal to 12.5 percent, the
Section 301 tariff applied shall be zero. The Trade Representative has
determined, in accordance with the specific direction of the President
that the tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and
exemptions are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigation.
29. Jordan: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Jordan, including
consideration of Jordan's commitment in its ART related to prohibiting
the importation of forced labor goods, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Jordan, except
as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A, N, and O, of this Notice.
The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied,
and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
30. Kazakhstan: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Kazakhstan,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Kazakhstan, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II,
Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
31. Kuwait: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Kuwait, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Kuwait, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
32. Libya: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Libya, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Libya, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
33. Malaysia: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Malaysia, including
consideration of Malaysia's obligation in its ART related to
prohibiting the importation of forced labor goods, and considering the
public comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee,
as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with
the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Malaysia, except
as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and E, of this Notice. The
Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
34. Mexico: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Mexico, including
that Mexico has failed to effectively enforce such prohibition, and
considering the public comments and testimony, the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on
products of Mexico, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
35. Morocco: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Morocco, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Morocco, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
36. New Zealand: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of New Zealand,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of New Zealand, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II,
Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
37. Nicaragua: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Nicaragua,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Nicaragua, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
38. Nigeria: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Nigeria, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Nigeria, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
39. Norway: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Norway, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Norway, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
40. Oman: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Oman, considering the
public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Oman, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
41. Pakistan: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Pakistan, including
that Pakistan has failed to effectively enforce its forced labor import
prohibition, and considering the public comments and testimony, the
advice of the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory
committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of the
President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 10 percent
tariffs on products of Pakistan, except as provided in Annex I and
Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has
determined, in accordance with the specific direction of the President
that the tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and
exemptions are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigation.
42. Peru: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Peru, considering the
public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Peru, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
43. The Philippines: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of the Philippines,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of the Philippines, except as provided in Annex I and Annex
II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
44. Qatar: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Qatar, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Qatar, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
45. Russia: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Russia, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Russia, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A,
of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
46. Saudi Arabia: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Saudi Arabia,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Saudi Arabia, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II,
Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
47. Singapore: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Singapore,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Singapore, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
48. South Africa: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of South Africa,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of South Africa, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II,
Part A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
49. South Korea: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of South Korea,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs net
of MFN on products of South Korea, except as provided in Annex I and
Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. For greater certainty, for a product
of South Korea, where such product's MFN tariff is less than 12.5
percent, the sum of the MFN tariff and the Section 301 tariff shall be
12.5 percent, and where such product's MFN tariff is greater than or
equal to 12.5 percent, the Section 301 tariff applied shall be zero.
The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied,
and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
50. Sri Lanka: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Sri Lanka, including
its adoption of a forced labor import prohibition subsequent to the
publication of the June 5, 2026 FRN, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Sri Lanka,
except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The
Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
51. Switzerland: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Switzerland, and
considering the public comments and testimony, the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs net
of MFN on products of Switzerland, except as provided in Annex I and
Annex II, Parts A and D, of this Notice. For greater certainty, for a
product of Switzerland where such product's MFN tariff is less than
12.5 percent, the sum of the MFN tariff and the Section 301 tariff
shall be 12.5 percent, and where such product's MFN tariff is greater
than or equal to 12.5 percent, the Section 301 tariff applied shall be
zero. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied,
and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
52. Taiwan: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Taiwan, including
consideration of Taiwan's commitment in its ART related to prohibiting
the importation of forced labor goods, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs net of MFN on products of
Taiwan, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and K, of
this Notice. For greater certainty, for a product of the Taiwan, where
such product's MFN tariff is less than 10 percent, the sum of the MFN
tariff and the Section 301 tariff shall be 10 percent, and where such
product's MFN tariff is greater than or equal to 10 percent, the
Section 301 tariff applied shall be zero. The Trade Representative has
determined, in accordance with the specific direction of the President
that the tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and
exemptions are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigation.
53. Thailand: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Thailand, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Thailand, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
54. Trinidad and Tobago: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Trinidad and Tobago,
including its adoption of a forced labor import prohibition subsequent
to the publication of the June 5, 2026 FRN, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of Trinidad and
Tobago, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this
Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied,
and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
55. T[uuml]rkiye: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of T[uuml]rkiye,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on products of T[uuml]rkiye,
except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The
Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
56. United Arab Emirates: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of the United Arab
Emirates, considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of
the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory
committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of the
President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5
percent tariffs on products of the United Arab Emirates, except as
provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice. The Trade
Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific
direction of the President that the tariff rate to be applied, and the
scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to obtain the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be
actionable in the investigation.
57. United Kingdom: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of the United Kingdom,
including its imposition of a partial regime with the effect of
prohibiting certain forced labor goods, and considering the public
comments and testimony, the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as
well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has
determined to impose 10 percent tariffs on products of the United
Kingdom, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Parts A and B, of
this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance
with the specific direction of the President that the tariff rate to be
applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are appropriate to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined
to be actionable in the investigation.
58. Uruguay: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Uruguay, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Uruguay, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
59. Venezuela: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Venezuela,
considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the
Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees,
and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the
Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Venezuela, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
60. Vietnam: Determination of Action in Investigation
Based on the findings in the investigation of Vietnam, considering
the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on
products of Vietnam, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part
A, of this Notice. The Trade Representative has determined, in
accordance with the specific direction of the President that the tariff
rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions are
appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.
III. USTR Responses to Significant Comments
In response to the June 5, 2026 FRN, USTR received over 1,600
written comments and heard testimony from over 100 witnesses. USTR and
the Section 301 Committee reviewed, examined, and considered each
comment and the public testimony. USTR responds below to significant
issues raised in the public comments and hearings in response to the
June 5, 2026 FRN and further explains the Trade Representative's
determinations to take appropriate and feasible action under Section
301(b) at the specific direction of the President. See 19 U.S.C.
2411(b)(2).
A. Response to Comments Regarding Prior Determinations on Actionability
Multiple comments raised arguments taking issue with some or all of
the conclusions the Trade Representative reached in his actionability
finding and Report in these investigations. These include arguments
that the Trade Representative failed to substantiate the existence of
unreasonable acts, policies, or practices in each investigation, or
that the Trade Representative failed to demonstrate a burden or
restriction imposed by the acts, policies, and practices of each
economy. With respect to these arguments and other arguments regarding
the Trade Representative's earlier findings on actionability, the Trade
Representative observes that any such arguments that were appropriately
raised during the actionability phase of these investigations were
addressed in the June 5, 2026 FRN or the related comprehensive Report.
Moreover, the Trade Representative has taken into account all available
information regarding the efforts of the investigated economies to
impose and effectively enforce forced labor import prohibitions since
the issuance of the June 5, 2026 FRN.
B. Comments Regarding the Use of Tariffs and Tariff Rates
1. Responses to Significant Comments Regarding the Appropriateness of
the Additional Tariffs To Address the Acts, Policies, and Practices
Under Investigation
A number of comments argued that the additional tariffs proposed in
these investigations are not appropriate to achieve the elimination of
the unreasonable acts, policies, or practices of each of the
investigated economies. These comments argued, among other things, that
additional tariffs would be unlikely to significantly lessen the use of
forced labor. Other comments argued
that USTR should undertake diplomatic engagement or engage in technical
assistance and capacity building in order to achieve the elimination of
the acts, policies, or practices in these investigations.
With respect to the first argument, consistent with the specific
direction of the President, the Trade Representative has determined to
impose tariffs as a means to encourage the investigated economies to
impose and effectively enforce a forced labor import ban. Further, USTR
observes that since the initiation of the investigations and the
announcement of the proposed tariff actions, various economies have
imposed or are taking steps toward imposing a forced labor import
prohibition. This serves to confirm that tariff action can help obtain
the elimination of the investigated acts, policies, and practices.
While the elimination of forced labor generally is not the aim of these
Section 301 investigations, as observed in the Report, the prevalence
of forced labor has increased in recent years. Existing efforts to
address forced labor have proven inadequate to prevent this increase.
As discussed in the Report in these investigations, it is well
established that an effectively enforced forced labor import
prohibition can lead to the remediation of significant instances of
forced labor.
With respect to technical assistance and capacity building, we
observe that such efforts on their own are unlikely to achieve the
elimination of the unreasonable acts, policies, and practices. However,
where an economy agrees to address the issue of forced labor imports,
and seeks assistance to impose or effectively enforce such a
prohibition, such activities will be more effective. As discussed
above, trade-based measures, particularly tariffs, are encouraging
economies to impose or take steps toward imposing a forced labor import
prohibition.
While the Trade Representative has considered the arguments raised
in the comments, the Trade Representative disagrees with the comments
for the reasons discussed above. Furthermore, because the comments
suggested alternative actions that are inconsistent with the specific
direction of the President, the Trade Representative cannot accommodate
them.
2. Response to Comments Regarding the Proposed Tariff Rates
USTR received several types of comments regarding the proposed
rates of duty for each investigation. For example, multiple comments
questioned whether a 10 or 12.5 percent duty would be significant
enough to encourage economies to eliminate the investigated acts,
policies, and practices. Some comments argued that the 2.5 percentage
point difference between the two rates is not significant enough to
encourage economies to eliminate the investigated acts, policies, or
practices. Multiple comments argued for certain investigated economies
to be excluded from the application of additional duties or be assigned
a lower additional rate of duty, including where the economy has
domestic laws prohibiting forced labor. Related to these arguments,
certain other comments argued that it was not appropriate for economies
that have made commitments regarding forced labor in ARTs to receive
the same tariff rate as economies with a forced labor import
prohibition, or economies that have taken steps towards enforcement of
a forced labor import prohibition, or economies with partial regimes
with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor
goods. USTR addresses each of these comments in turn.
With respect to the significance of the rates of duty in these
investigations, including the differential of 2.5 percentage points,
the Trade Representative has determined that the rate for each economy
is appropriate to obtain the elimination of that economy's acts,
policies, and practices at this time. The Trade Representative
considers that a lower rate of duty would not be appropriate to obtain
the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices, at this time. The
specific action and level of duty that will obtain the elimination of
an act, policy, or practice is a matter of judgment, to be exercised by
the Trade Representative, subject to any specific direction of the
President. Information available indicates that these tariff rates and
the differential between them are significant enough to spur action by
investigated economies. Since the publication of the proposed actions
in these investigations, a number of economies have either imposed
forced labor import prohibitions, or undertaken a commitment to impose
a forced labor import prohibition as part of an ART. Other economies
have informed USTR that they are in the process of developing such
measures. Accordingly, the rates and the differential between them have
been successful in encouraging investigated economies to take steps
toward eliminating the investigated acts, policies, and practices.
With respect to excluding economies or providing a lower rate of
duty based on those economies' efforts to address forced labor within
their jurisdictions, such as the ratification of International Labor
Organization (ILO) conventions or domestic enforcement efforts related
to forced labor, doing so would not achieve the elimination of the
investigated acts, policies, and practices. The Trade Representative
applauds the efforts of our trading partners to eliminate forced labor
within their jurisdictions; however, as discussed in our June 5, 2026
FRN and the related Report, these efforts are not pertinent to the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices that are the subject
of these investigations.
With respect to excluding or providing a lower rate to economies
that are in the process of developing forced labor import prohibitions,
the mere development or proposal of a measure to prohibit the
importation of forced labor goods, absent adoption of such measure, is
insufficient to address the acts, policies, and practices that are the
subject of these investigations. The development or proposal of such
measures alone provides no guarantee that a forced labor import
prohibition will be adopted and effectively enforced. Further, this is
distinct from circumstances where an economy has taken on a concrete
obligation to prohibit the importation of goods. Certain comments
contend that the Trade Representative should assign different rates of
duty to each of the following groups of economies: (1) those that have
imposed forced labor import prohibitions; (2) those that made
commitments regarding forced labor in an ART or other similar
agreement; and (3) those that have imposed a partial regime with the
effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods. In
the Trade Representative's judgment, imposing distinct tariff rates on
each of these groups at this time would hinder the ability of the Trade
Representative to achieve the elimination of the investigated acts,
policies, and practices. The Trade Representative's determination to
apply a lower rate of duty to each economy meeting these criteria
acknowledges significant steps such economies are taking toward
imposing and effectively enforcing forced labor import prohibitions.
Considering the public comments and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and consistent
with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative
has determined that it is appropriate to impose tariffs of 10 percent
or 10 percent net of MFN duties, based on whether an economy has
imposed a
forced labor import prohibition, has undertaken commitments in an ART
regarding forced labor import prohibition, or has imposed a partial
regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced
labor goods, and has determined that it is appropriate to impose
tariffs of 12.5 percent or 12.5 percent net of MFN duties for each
other investigated economy. In the Trade Representative's judgment,
imposing an economy-wide rate of zero or lower than 10 percent on
economies that have entered into an ART without implementing a forced
labor import prohibition, or on economies that have imposed a
prohibition but do not yet effectively implement such prohibition,
would be ineffective in encouraging the elimination of the acts,
policies, and practices under investigation. While the Trade
Representative has considered the arguments raised in the comments, the
Trade Representative disagrees with the comments for the reasons
discussed above. Furthermore, because the comments suggested
alternative actions that are inconsistent with the specific direction
of the President, the Trade Representative cannot accommodate them.
3. Response to Comments Urging Lower Tariff Rates in Investigations of
Economies With Perceived Low-Risk Supply
Multiple comments suggested that the Trade Representative should
impose a lower or zero tariff rate on economies with export industries
that have a low-risk of forced labor in their supply chains. For
example, certain commenters argued that where investigated economies
export products to major U.S. retailers with their own supply chain due
diligence procedures, additional tariffs on such products would be
ineffective in bringing about the elimination of the investigated acts,
policies, and practices. These comments misunderstand the aims of the
investigations and the use of tariffs as leverage.
As demonstrated throughout the investigations, including in the
Report, the investigations are broader than any particular industry or
supply chain. The aim of each investigation is to encourage that
economy to impose and effectively enforce a forced labor import
prohibition. As already seen in certain investigations to date, tariffs
have proved to be an effective point of leverage to encourage the
elimination of the investigated acts, policies, and practices. Even
accepting these arguments at face value, it does not follow that U.S.
products do not compete in those economies against other imports
manufactured with forced labor, or that other exports from those
economies (i.e., those not subject to supply chain due diligence
procedures) are not manufactured with imported inputs made with forced
labor. While the Trade Representative has considered the arguments
raised in the comments, the Trade Representative disagrees with the
comments for the reasons discussed above. Furthermore, because the
comments suggested alternative actions that are inconsistent with the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative cannot
accommodate them.
C. Discussion of Comments on Proposed Product Exemptions
USTR received a variety of comments on the proposed exemption list,
including support for the products proposed for exemption and requests
to remove certain products from the proposed exemption list.
Considering the public comments and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative has determined to exempt all of the products proposed
for exemption in Annex A to the June 5, 2026 FRN, except the non-
pharmaceutical applications of certain chemical products. Other than
the products with non-pharmaceutical applications, as discussed below,
the Trade Representative determined not to remove additional products
from the exemption list. The Trade Representative determined to exempt
certain additional products not included in the proposed exemptions in
Annex A to June 5, 2026 FRN.
1. Support for Keeping Products on the Proposed Exemption List
USTR received a number of comments expressing support for
maintaining certain proposed exemptions. Comments supported the
exemption of coffee, mineral tars, certain copper products, iron
oxides, coke, aluminum oxide, and coconut products. Other comments
expressed support for maintaining the proposed exemptions from Section
301 tariffs for products that are subject to Section 232 tariffs.
Commenters generally noted that these products are raw materials with
limited-to-no availability from domestic sources or cannot be grown or
produced in sufficient quantities or at reasonable prices in the United
States or obtained from other sources.
Considering the public comments and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees--and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President--the Trade
Representative has determined not to remove products other than the
non-pharmaceutical applications of certain products from the proposed
exemption list, as the remaining products in the proposed exemption
list constitute: (1) raw materials that if subject to the proposed
additional tariffs could lead to the unavailability of domestic supply;
(2) products that could cause economy-wide disruptions if subject to
the proposed additional tariffs; (3) products that cannot be grown or
produced in sufficient quantities or at reasonable prices in the United
States or obtained from other sources; or (4) products for which
tariffs may not contribute substantially to the elimination of the
acts, policies, and practices found to be actionable.
2. Determination To Remove Certain Products From the Proposed Exemption
List
Considering the public comments and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees--and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President--the Trade
Representative has determined to limit the exemption for certain
chemicals and chemical products to their pharmaceutical applications.
Certain comments noted the health-related applications of products
proposed for exemptions and stated that certain ingredients that
support U.S. manufacturing of healthcare products are not available in
the United States in sufficient quantities to meet domestic demand.
Some commenters also requested that these product exemptions be limited
to their pharmaceutical applications due to competition with domestic
production. Limiting exemptions for these proposed chemical products to
their pharmaceutical applications is consistent with the proposal in
the June 5, 2026 FRN because an exemption for all applications is
broader than necessary to cover goods that have limited availability
outside of the investigated economies.
3. Comments Requesting the Removal of Additional Products From
Exemption List
Some commenters requested that USTR remove other products from the
proposed exemption list or otherwise advocated for narrowly tailored
exemptions. Industries or products for which commenters expressed
opposition to proposed exemptions include beef, avocados, paprika and
paprika products, lithium hexafluorophosphate, and forgings and
articles containing forgings.
Commenters suggested, for example, that beef imported from certain
economies is linked to certain acts, policies, and practices found
actionable in these investigations, and that exempting these products
would benefit foreign exporters of beef produced with forced labor at
the expense of the American cattle producer. Similarly, commenters
suggested that paprika and paprika derived products, lithium
hexafluorophosphate, and certain chemicals used in the production of
pesticides are imported from certain economies linked to certain acts,
policies, and practices found actionable in these investigations.
Additionally, commenters suggested that imports of these products
are available from domestic sources and are putting pressure on
domestic producers. With respect to paprika and paprika derived
products, commenters suggested that imports have caused market
disruptions, preventing U.S. production of these products.
Additionally, comments reported that imports of lithium
hexafluorophosphate and certain chemicals used in the production of
pesticides have inhibited U.S. production of these products. Commenters
pointed to recent and anticipated expansion in U.S. production
capabilities, and suggested that imposing tariffs on these products
could support investment and employment in domestic production. With
respect to forgings and articles containing forgings, commenters
suggested that these products are readily available from domestic
sources, at reasonable prices, in sufficient quantities and that
subjecting imports of these products to tariffs could support
investment and employment in the United States. Similarly, comments
suggested that the domestic avocado industry is under significant
pressure due to low-priced avocado imports and applying tariffs would
benefit certain U.S. agricultural producers.
Considering the public comments and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees--and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President--the Trade
Representative has determined not to remove these products from the
list of exempted products. There remains limited availability of these
products from domestic sources, a point conceded by one commenter
regarding paprika. Regarding claims that these products should be
subject to the tariffs because they are related to acts, policies, and
practices found actionable in these investigations, Section
301(c)(3)(B) provides that the Trade Representative is authorized to
take action against any goods or economic sector ``without regard to
whether or not such goods or economic sector were involved in the act,
policy, or practice that is the subject of such action.''
D. Determination To Exempt Additional Products
In addition to the products initially proposed for exemption in the
June 5, 2026 FRN, the Trade Representative, in accordance with the
specific direction of the President, has determined in each
investigation to exclude an additional 471 products from tariffs
imposed with respect to products of that economy. In certain
investigations, the Trade Representative also has determined to apply
additional exemptions for products from that specific investigated
economy based on requested exemptions negotiated in the context of
certain agreements and arrangements.
A number of comments expressed support for product exemptions in
addition to the initial list of proposed exemptions in the June 5, 2026
FRN. Comments requested exemptions of products including certain
agriculture products; metals and alloys; chemicals; semiconductor
manufacturing equipment; and art, antique, and collectible products.
Certain economies that have concluded ARTs or similar arrangements with
the United States have also requested exemption of products negotiated
as part of those agreements and arrangements.
Having considered the public comments, advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and the
specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative
determined to exempt the following additional products from the scope
of actions: certain animal products; certain seeds; certain vegetable
products; certain sugar and sugar containing products; unflavored
instant coffee; certain fertilizer inputs and pesticide inputs; certain
animal hides and leather; certain wood products; vanadium oxides and
hydroxides; pig iron; certain ferrous inputs and waste; certain
aluminum scrap waste; aluminum hydroxide; ash containing precious
metals or precious metal compounds; certain battery waste and scrap;
certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment; certain pharmaceuticals
and pharmaceutical ingredients; worked shell; worn clothing; and
certain antiques, collectibles, and art.
With respect to certain animal products used as food for animals or
an input in such food, commenters noted that these products are
incorporated into U.S. animal nutrition programs that support
livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet food production. According to
commenters, there is little opportunity for import substitution for
these products and any tariff applied to these products would impose
additional costs on U.S. consumers.
With respect to seeds of a kind used for planting, commenters noted
that tariffs on seeds have resulted in increased costs for U.S. seed
producers and U.S. farmers. According to comments, tariffs that impact
seed movement erode the ability of U.S. seed companies to provide U.S.
farmers with pure, high-quality seeds at an affordable price due to the
global nature of seed production. Specifically, many U.S. seed
companies have foreign operations to take advantage of environmental
and production conditions, such as additional growing seasons.
Commenters also noted that the increased costs associated with seed
production could reduce choices in the marketplace for consumers as
certain varieties of seed will no longer be viable for
commercialization in the United States.
With respect to certain vegetable products, commenters noted that
certain products falling under the relevant HTSUS subheading are
already included in Annex A to the June 5, 2026 FRN, but that the
proposed product exemptions are limited to products used for religious
purposes only. According to comments, products in the relevant HTSUS
subheading are essential growing-media and fiber inputs used in nursery
production that have no domestic source, including coconut coir, jute
burlap, and sisal twine. According to comments, the crops used to
produce these products are not commercially grown in the United States
given climate limitations and, therefore, there is no domestic industry
capable of producing these inputs for the U.S. horticulture sector.
With respect to in-quota imports of certain sugar and sugar-
containing products, commenters noted that U.S. sugar producers are
more efficient than ever and domestic sugar yields have increased, yet
the United States has never produced enough sugar to meet its domestic
demand. To meet this demand, the United States has historically had to
import significant amounts of sugar. According to comments, U.S. sugar
processing
facilities rely on certain in-quota sugar to meet U.S. demand and
supply a critical input of the U.S. food supply chain.
With respect to unflavored instant coffee, commenters noted that
unflavored instant coffee is not available from domestic sources in
sufficient quantities for U.S. consumers and coffee companies,
including value-added manufacturers. These comments also maintained
that over 99 percent of instant coffee imports come from economies
covered by these investigations and there are not adequate non-tariffed
alternatives. Commenters also noted that U.S. coffee companies will
continue to be at a disadvantage producing and innovating ready-to-
drink and cold brew coffee compared to their foreign competitors if
tariffs on unflavored instant coffee are imposed.
With respect to certain fertilizer inputs and pesticide inputs,
commenters noted that imposing additional duties on these chemicals
could cause disruptions or shortages in the domestic supply due to the
limited availability of certain active ingredients outside of the
investigated economies and because these products cannot be produced in
the United States in sufficient quantities to meet domestic demand.
Commenters also noted that the exemptions would be essential to avoid
tariff inversion, causing U.S. manufacturers who produce value-added
products to be disadvantaged in comparison to importers of finished
agriculture chemical products.
With respect to certain animal hides and leather products,
commenters noted that certain types of exotic leather--including
reptile and ostrich--cannot be obtained in the United States because
there is no domestic supply. According to commenters, tariffs would
cause the migration of exotic leather manufacturing and American jobs
to other countries, such as Mexico.
With respect to certain wood and wood products, commenters noted
that certain types of wood and wood product imports--including
eucalyptus and certain eucalyptus products--are not available from
domestic producers in sufficient quantities to meet U.S. demand.
According to commenters, these products are raw material inputs that
are used to make timber and crane mats necessary in U.S. construction,
powerline installation, and heavy civil infrastructure.
With respect to vanadium oxides and hydroxides, commenters noted
that these products are necessary critical mineral inputs for which
there is no or insufficient primary production in the United States and
additional tariffs on these materials would cause serious supply
dislocations for critical energy-storage infrastructure including AI
data centers, electric-grid resiliency, and defense applications.
According to comments, vanadium and vanadium electrolytes are necessary
inputs across multiple sectors, including steel (including high-
strength, low-alloy steels for construction, pipelines, and automotive
applications); titanium alloys used in aerospace and defense; and
critical energy-storage.
With respect to pig iron, commenters noted that, historically, more
than 95 percent of domestic pig iron production has been consumed
internally by U.S. integrated steel producers, meaning that iron
foundries (like electric arc furnace steel producers) are reliant on
imported pig iron. Commenters also noted that other third-country
sources of pig iron were limited given that China consumes virtually
all of the pig iron it produces, and supply from Russia and Ukraine has
been affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. Commenters also stated that
pig iron is an essential raw material for iron foundry operations, and
that it is melted and mixed with scrap iron and other alloys to produce
cast iron. The comments observed that there is no substitute for pig
iron, and that additional tariffs on pig iron imports would exacerbate
competition they already face from imports of downstream products.
With respect to certain ferrous products, including pellets,
turnings, shavings, chips, fillings, trimmings, and stampings,
commenters noted that these products are similar to other products that
were proposed to be exempted from tariffs applied pursuant to this
action. The comments noted that, like other products already proposed
for exemption, iron and steel waste and scrap are important inputs for
carbon and alloy steel production, and there is no viable domestic
supply for these products.
With respect to aluminum scrap and waste, commenters noted it is
key feedstock material for the U.S. aluminum industry and imposing
tariffs would disrupt the supply chains, negatively impacting U.S.
aluminum production and, in turn, harming downstream industries and the
U.S. economy.
With respect to aluminum hydroxide, commenters noted that the sole
U.S. supplier of aluminum hydroxide is unable to meet U.S. demand and
that approximately 40 percent of U.S. supply is sourced from Brazil,
with remaining supply supported by producers in Germany and
T[uuml]rkiye, among others. According to comments, aluminum hydroxide
is an essential, non-substitutable raw material used in critical
applications such as sanitation of drinking water, production of flame-
retardant polymer materials used in defense and industrial
applications, production of oil and gas, and refining of aluminum.
Companies that use aluminum hydroxide in these and other applications
require a stable and cost-effective supply of aluminum hydroxide.
With respect to ash containing precious metals or precious metal
compounds, commenters noted that tariffs on these items would increase
costs and disrupt supply chains for products needed to protect U.S.
national security, U.S. critical mineral security, and medical device
supply chains.
With respect to certain battery waste and scrap, commenters noted
that these products, which are crucial inputs for, among other things,
communications and safety technologies, are not available from U.S.
manufacturers in sufficient quantities or at commercially reasonable
prices. Commenters also noted additional tariffs on these products
would result in significant supply chain dislocations by increasing
costs, reducing sourcing flexibility, delaying production schedules,
and limiting product availability.
With respect to certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment,
commenters noted that these highly specialized tools are not readily
substitutable, and that applying Section 301 tariffs to these products
would increase investment costs for U.S. manufacturing without
materially encouraging the investigated economies to eliminate the
acts, policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the
investigations. The comments noted that these items are like other
products already proposed for exemption.
With respect to pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients,
commenters suggested that these products are ingredients that support
U.S. manufacturing and cannot be obtained in the United States.
Comments further observed that these products were used for health
purposes similar to uses for products already proposed for exemption
from tariffs.
With respect to worked shell, commenters noted that there is no
U.S. source that can sufficiently meet domestic demand.
With respect to used worn clothing, and other worn articles,
commenters noted that the secondhand apparel market, which is now a
mainstream market, has distinct commercial characteristics in
comparison to the
broader retail apparel market, and that the used clothing market is
structurally different from new, commercially manufactured clothing.
Commenters also noted that additional Section 301 tariffs on used
clothing would undermine the goal of eliminating the investigated acts,
policies, and practices of the investigated economies; be
disproportionate to the value of the goods themselves (i.e., the
additional tariffs would be on the resale of the good, not its
production); cause serious dislocations in consumer access to
affordable clothing; and pose fundamental enforcement challenges in
relation to determining the country of origin.
With respect to certain goods under HTSUS Chapter 97, including,
among other things, art, antiques, and collections and collectors'
pieces of numismatic interest; goods of zoological, botanical,
mineralogical, anatomical interest; extinct or endangered species and
parts thereof; and goods of archeological, ethnographic or historical
interest, commenters emphasized the unique quality, design, history,
sourcing or origin, and supply chains of certain works of art and
collectibles, as well as the irreplaceable nature of certain works of
art and collectibles. The comments asserted that applying the
additional Section 301 tariffs would not be effective in obtaining the
elimination of the acts, policies, and practices of the 60 economies
determined to be actionable in these investigations and would result in
increased costs, administrative burdens, and disproportionate harm to
museums, educational institutions, researchers, galleries, auction
houses, and micro-, small- or medium-sized enterprises operating within
the cultural sector.
The Trade Representative has determined to add certain animal
products; certain seeds; certain vegetable products; certain sugar and
sugar containing products; unflavored instant coffee; certain
fertilizer inputs and pesticide inputs; certain animal hides and
leather; certain wood products; vanadium oxides and hydroxides; pig
iron; certain ferrous inputs and waste; certain aluminum scrap and
waste; aluminum hydroxide; ash containing precious metals or precious
metal compounds; certain battery waste and scrap; certain semiconductor
manufacturing equipment; certain pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical
ingredients; worked shell; worn clothing; and certain antiques,
collectibles, and art to the list of products exempted from these
actions. These products constitute (a) raw materials that if subject to
these tariffs could lead to the unavailability of domestic supply; (b)
products that could cause economy-wide disruptions if subject to these
tariffs; (c) products that cannot be grown or produced in sufficient
quantities or at reasonable prices in the United States or obtained
from other sources; or (d) articles for which these tariffs may not
contribute substantially to the elimination of the acts, policies, and
practices of the 60 investigated economies found to be actionable in
the investigations.
The Trade Representative has also determined, consistent with the
specific direction of the President, to exempt certain products of
Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ecuador, El Salvador, the European
Union, Guatemala, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Switzerland, Taiwan, and
the United Kingdom from the tariffs imposed on products of that economy
in each respective investigation. Exempting these products would be
appropriate to encourage each economy to fulfill its commitments
regarding forced labor import prohibitions in its ART or, in the case
of the European Union, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, would be
appropriate to encourage the economy to impose and effectively enforce
a forced labor import prohibition.
E. Determination Not To Exempt Additional Products and Response to
Comments
USTR received numerous comments that requested that additional
products be added to the exemption list and exempted from tariffs.
These comments covered products in a wide range of industries. Most
comments that requested that particular products be added to the
exemption list based their request on six arguments. These included:
(1) requested products have limited or no availability from U.S.
source; (2) additional tariffs would increase costs for producers and
consumers; (3) tariffs are a competitive disadvantage for U.S.
businesses; (4) products requested for exemption are unrelated to the
acts, policies, and practices investigated; (5) tariffs would not shift
production to the United States; and (6) the tariffs would cause
economy-wide disruptions. These six arguments are discussed below,
followed by a response to those arguments.
Products have limited or no availability from U.S. sources. A large
number of comments requested the exemption of products due to limited
or no availability from domestic sources. These products included
medical devices, decorations, frozen seafood, beads, hats, refined
lead, olive oil, packaging products, travel products, and sporting
goods.
Several comments noted that domestic producers supplied only a
small portion of U.S. demand or were unable to meet all of domestic
demand. Comments also noted that their products were not available from
domestic sources at reasonable prices or domestic production was not
commercially viable, as no domestic producer has the production
capacity, specialized equipment, technical expertise, or quality
systems necessary to supply the domestic market. Due to the lack of
domestic sources, some comments noted that companies would be forced to
curtail their business. Additionally, some comments noted that because
so many economies would be covered by the tariffs, it would not be
possible to shift production to economies not subject to the tariffs
and doing so would require significant time and investment.
Increased costs. Numerous comments reported that the tariffs would
result in increased costs to U.S. companies and consumers. These
comments came from a range of industries, including: sugar, travel
bags, agricultural packaging products, food products, parts and
accessories for inkjet printing, and auto parts.
Comments noted that due to limited domestic availability, costs
would increase for U.S. supply chains, including for U.S. food and U.S.
manufacturing. Comments noted increasing production costs would result
in a reduction in U.S. investment and the funds necessary to create
conditions of fair trade, including responsible labor practices.
Commenters also suggested that the increased costs would impact
retailers, small businesses, and consumers. A comment regarding parts
and accessories for inkjet printing systems reported that the tariffs
would increase operating and maintenance costs for U.S. companies,
extend repair times, disrupt production, and reduce the competitiveness
of U.S. manufacturers. Similarly, a comment on auto parts noted that as
a result of the tariffs, U.S. distributors, repair shops, and consumers
would face higher prices, reduced product availability, and diminished
competitiveness in the aftermarket supply chain.
Competitive disadvantage for U.S. businesses. Comments from a
variety of industries noted that tariffs put products produced in the
United States at a competitive disadvantage domestically and in
international markets. With respect to agricultural and horticultural
products, for example, commenters noted that they rely upon imports to
operate efficiently and remain competitive. Similarly, a comment
regarding imports of goose down used in domestic production noted that
tariffs on the raw materials will increase costs on domestic
manufacturing, making their products less accessible to U.S. consumers.
A global producer of electric bicycles that assembles bicycles in the
United States using certain imported parts reported that the tariffs
will make the company's U.S. subsidiary its most expensive production
facility. A commenter seeking an exemption for powersports vehicles
reported that it relies on certain imported inputs and that a portion
of its domestic manufacturing is supported by exports. Similarly, a
comment regarding loudspeakers noted that domestic producers that rely
on imported components are disadvantaged when selling in international
markets when those components are subject to increased tariffs.
Products unrelated to the acts, policies, and practices
investigated. Many comments argued that the tariffs should be narrowly
tailored to specific products linked to forced labor. These comments
noted that the products for which they requested exemption from tariffs
were not related to the acts, policies, and practices found actionable
in these investigations. Those products include: historical coins;
radiators and other parts and accessories for motor vehicles; manuka
honey; artificial floral, greenery, and seasonal decorative products;
various electrical and lighting products; canned olives; and purified
isophthalic acid. The comments emphasized that certain imports and
sectors have no connection to forced labor. For example, regarding
historical coins, a comment noted that the importation of those goods
has no connection to forced labor because they were typically produced
by skilled laborers or long ago.
Tariffs would not shift production to the United States. Some
comments, such as those related to hydraulic log splitters, women's
outerwear and insulated garments, stainless steel insulated drinkware,
outer shell covers for pets, cyanate ester resins, crayons, salmon, and
finished bovine upholstery leather argued that tariffs should not be
applied to their products, as the tariffs would not shift production to
the United States. Many of these comments argued that for a variety of
reasons, production in the United States is not feasible.
Tariffs would cause economy-wide disruptions. Some comments, such
as those related to toys and DL-methionine, suggested that tariffs
would cause economy-wide disruptions. With respect to DL-methionine,
commenters noted that tariffs risk serious disruption to the U.S.
economy, including U.S. poultry, dairy, beef, and swine producers that
depend on imports of that essential nutrient for livestock, and that
the additional tariff is likely to disrupt the feed supply chain for
U.S. livestock producers.
The President has directed the Trade Representative to impose
tariffs on all goods of the 60 investigated economies, with certain
exemptions. Exemptions directed by the President are limited to: (1)
raw materials that if subject to the proposed additional tariffs could
lead to the unavailability of domestic supply; (2) products that could
cause economy-wide disruptions if subject to the proposed additional
tariffs; (3) products that cannot be grown or produced in sufficient
quantities or at reasonable prices in the United States or obtained
from other sources; (4) products for which tariffs may not contribute
substantially to the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices
found to be actionable; or (5) products that if exempted from these
tariffs would encourage economies that have made commitments to the
United States regarding forced labor import prohibitions to implement
those commitments or to enact and effectively enforce a forced labor
import prohibition.
Considering the public comments and the advice of the Section 301
Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees--and in
accordance with the specific direction of the President--the Trade
Representative has determined that the goods above and other goods do
not warrant exemption. With respect to the large number of the comments
requesting exemption based on availability, most were not raw
materials. Rather, most requests were for inputs or consumer goods.
While some inputs and consumer goods may have limited or no
availability from U.S. sources, those products should remain generally
available and will not cause economy-wide disruptions if subjected to
additional tariffs. Regarding tariffs resulting in increased costs, it
is possible that costs will increase, but a number of factors may
affect costs, and increased costs for a particular company or in a
particular sector are unlikely to cause economy-wide disruptions. With
respect to the argument that tariffs may result in a competitive
disadvantage to certain domestic producers, a competitive disadvantage
does not indicate unavailability of domestic supply or that products
cannot be produced in sufficient quantities or at reasonable prices in
the United States. Moreover, many inputs, including auto parts already
subject to Section 232 tariffs, are exempt from additional tariffs
pursuant to this action.
With respect to the comments that argued that the tariffs should be
narrowly tailored to specific products linked to forced labor, imposing
tariffs on imports can create greater leverage to obtain the
elimination of the investigated acts, policies, and practices, and as
described above, Section 301(c)(3)(B) of the Trade Act authorizes the
Trade Representative to take action against any goods or economic
sector of the foreign country concerned regardless of whether or not
such goods or economic sector are involved in the act, policy, or
practice subject to investigation. Regarding comments that argued that
the tariffs would not shift production to the United States, the goal
of the tariff action is not to create domestic production, but to
obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, or practices found to be
actionable. Finally, with respect to the comments that argued that the
tariffs would cause economy-wide disruptions, the comments fail to
demonstrate how tariffs on these products would cause economy-wide
disruptions, particularly with maximum tariffs of 12.5 percent.
While the Trade Representative has considered the arguments raised
in the comments, the Trade Representative disagrees with the comments
for the reasons discussed above. Furthermore, because the comments
suggested alternative actions that are inconsistent with the specific
direction of the President, the Trade Representative cannot accommodate
them.
F. Response to Comments Regarding the Features of a Textile Mechanism
Consistent with the specific direction of the President, the Trade
Representative will establish a textile mechanism in a separate notice.
As outlined in Section II.A above, the President directed the Trade
Representative to, when feasible, establish TRQs for Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with an initial duration of three
years, to encourage the importation of each of these economies of U.S.
cotton and textile goods. The President also directed that the TRQs be
structured to allow a certain volume of specific textile and apparel,
based on each economy's importation of U.S. cotton and textile inputs,
to enter the United States free of
the Section 301 tariffs in these investigations. In accordance with the
President's direction, the Trade Representative will publish a notice
in the Federal Register regarding the establishment and the effective
date of such TRQs. The Trade Representative continues to consider the
comments regarding the features of a textile mechanism that were
submitted in the response to the June 5, 2026 FRN and will establish
the mechanism and provide responses to significant comments regarding
the mechanism in a subsequent notice.
G. Response to Comments Suggesting Action Other Than Tariffs
Certain comments recommended the Trade Representative establish an
exclusion process, or engage in a periodic review of the actions taken
in these investigations. As discussed above, the President directed the
imposition of tariffs in each investigation on all products of that
economy, with exemptions for certain goods, finding that alternatives
such as a lower tariff rate would be less effective and less
preferable. Establishing an exclusion process that would result in
lowering of tariffs on additional products would be inconsistent with
the President's direction. Regarding the request for periodic reviews,
the Section 301 statute itself provides for the modification of
actions, including a provision on review of necessity, in Section 307
of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2417).
IV. Severability of Tariff Actions
For convenience and concision, this Notice has set out the actions
of the Trade Representative in each of the 60 investigations of the
acts, policies, and practices of each investigated economy related to
its failure to enact and effectively enforce a forced labor import
prohibition.
The actions taken by the Trade Representative in this Notice with
respect to the acts, policies, and practices of an economy in one
investigation are separate from the actions taken with respect to the
acts, policies, and practices of each other economy in other
investigations by the Trade Representative. Each tariff action as to an
economy in one investigation is separate from every other tariff action
in other investigations and is for the distinct purpose of obtaining
the elimination of the applicable economy's acts, policies, and
practices found actionable under Section 301 in that investigation.
Each tariff action on an economy taken by the Trade Representative
in this Notice in one investigation is only for the purpose of
obtaining the elimination of the applicable economy's acts, policies,
and practices found actionable under Section 301 in that investigation
and not for any other purpose.
Each tariff action as to an economy taken by the Trade
Representative in this Notice is intended to operate independently of
each other, and the potential invalidity of one tariff action taken in
this Notice should not affect any other tariff. The potential
invalidity of one aspect of any tariff action taken in this Notice
should not affect any other aspect of the tariff action.
Should a court hold that the implementation of any tariff action
taken by the Trade Representative in this Notice with respect to any
Section 301 investigation to be invalid, only that tariff in that
investigation should be treated as invalid, and any other tariff action
taken in this Notice with respect to that investigation, or any other
investigation, and the remainder of the actions in this Notice should
continue to apply and should not be affected. Should a court hold that
any aspect of any tariff action taken by the Trade Representative in
this Notice with respect to any Section 301 investigation to be
invalid, only that aspect of that tariff action should be treated as
invalid.
In the Trade Representative's judgment, each tariff action taken in
this Notice is feasible and appropriate to obtain the elimination of
the applicable economy's acts, policies, and practices the Trade
Representative has found actionable under Section 301 in that
investigation. If any aspect of the tariff action for an economy is
held to be invalid, the remaining aspects of the tariff action and each
tariff for a product of an investigated economy would remain
appropriate and feasible to obtain the elimination of the applicable
economy's acts, policies, or practices found actionable under Section
301 in that investigation.
This section reflects the Trade Representative's intent that each
tariff action and each exemption for a product of an investigated
economy as set forth in section II.B of this Notice remain operative to
the maximum extent consistent with law. If any exemption to any tariff
action taken in this Notice with respect to an investigation is held to
be invalid in whole or in part, only that exemption or that part of the
exemption should be treated as invalid, and no other exemption, part of
an exemption, or application of an exemption should be treated as
invalid. The applicable tariff action taken in this Notice would apply
to imports of a product from the applicable economy to which the
invalidated exemption or the invalidated part of the exemption applied
before its invalidation.
For greater certainty, the Trade Representative has determined that
every tariff action and exemption in each investigation as set forth in
this Notice is lawful. This section reflects the Trade Representative's
view that each tariff action taken by the Trade Representative in this
Notice should remain operative to obtain the elimination of the
applicable economy's acts, policies, and practices found actionable
under Section 301.
The determinations in this section are consistent with the
President's specific direction in the Memorandum that ``[e]ach tariff
action directed in this memorandum is separate from every other and
imposed for the distinct purpose of obtaining the elimination of the
specific economy's act, policy, or practice found actionable under
section 301''; that ``[e]ach tariff action directed in this memorandum,
when implemented, is intended to operate independent of each other, and
the potential invalidity of one tariff directed in this memorandum that
is implemented should not affect any other tariff directed in this
memorandum that is implemented''; that ``each tariff directed in this
memorandum that is implemented--with any combinations of exemptions or
even without any exemptions--should remain operative to obtain the
elimination of the specific economy's act, policy, or practice found
actionable under section 301''; and that ``[i]f any exemption to any
tariff, when implemented, is held to be invalid in whole or in part,
only that exemption or that part of the exemption should be treated
invalid'' and ``[t]he applicable tariff action directed in this
memorandum should apply to imports to which the invalidated exemption
or the invalidated part of the exemption applied before its
invalidation.'' Further, this Notice, including this section, is
consistent with the President's directive that ``[e]ach tariff action
directed in this memorandum is only for the purpose of obtaining the
elimination of the specific economy's act, policy, or practice found
actionable under section 301 and not for any other purpose.''
Jennifer Thornton,
General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative.
Annex I
A. Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or
withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on
July 24, 2026, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) is modified as follows:
1. The following new provisions are inserted in numerical sequence,
with the material in each new heading inserted in the columns of the
HTSUS labeled ``Heading/Subheading'', ``Article Description'', ``Rates
of Duty 1--General'', ``Rates of Duty 1--Special'' and ``Rates of Duty
2'', respectively:
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2. The following new U.S. note 52 is inserted in numerical order:
``52. (a) Except as provided in headings 9903.05.85-9903.06.21 and
in subdivisions (b) through (k) of this note, and other than products
for personal use included in accompanied baggage of persons arriving in
the United States, headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84 impose additional ad
valorem rates of duty on imports of all products of the countries
provided for in these headings. Notwithstanding U.S. note 1 to this
subchapter, all products that are subject to the additional ad valorem
rates of duty imposed by these headings shall also be subject to the
general rates of duty imposed under subheadings in chapters 1 to 97 of
the tariff schedule. Except as provided in subdivisions (b) through (k)
of this note, all products that are subject to the additional ad
valorem rates of duty imposed by headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84 shall
also be subject to any additional duty provided for in this subchapter
or in subchapter IV of chapter 99. Products that are eligible for
special tariff treatment under general note 3(c)(i) to the tariff
schedule, or that are eligible for temporary duty exemptions or
reductions under subchapter II to chapter 99, shall be subject to the
additional ad valorem rates of duty imposed by headings 9903.05.20-
9903.05.84, except as otherwise provided in this note.
The additional duties imposed by headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84
shall not apply to goods for which entry is properly claimed under a
provision of chapter 98 of the tariff schedule pursuant to applicable
regulations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP''), and
whenever CBP agrees that entry under such a provision is appropriate,
except for goods entered under subheadings 9802.00.40, 9802.00.50 or
9802.00.60 or heading 9802.00.80. For goods entered under subheadings
9802.00.40, 9802.00.50 and 9802.00.60, the additional duties apply to
the value of repairs, alterations or processing performed, as described
in the applicable subheading. For goods entered under heading
9802.00.80, the additional duties apply to the value of the article
assembled abroad, less the cost or value of such products of the United
States, as described.
Products that are provided for in this note shall continue to be
subject to antidumping, countervailing or other duties, taxes, fees,
exactions and charges.
(b) As provided in heading 9903.05.86, the duties imposed by
headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84 shall not apply to articles that are
classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(c) As provided in heading 9903.05.87, the duties imposed by
headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84 shall not apply to the following
particular articles:
(1) Etrogs (classifiable in subheading 0805.90.01);
(2) Tropical fruit, nesoi, frozen, whether or not previously
steamed or boiled (classifiable in subheading 0811.90.80);
(3) Castor oil seeds, for sowing (classifiable in subheading
1207.30.00);
(4) Sesame seeds, whether or not broken, for sowing (classifiable
in subheading 1207.40.00);
(5) Mustard seeds, whether or not broken, for sowing (classifiable
in subheading 1207.50.00);
(6) Safflower (Carthamus tintorius) seeds, for sowing (classifiable
in subheading 1207.60.00);
(7) Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits whether or not broken,
including niger seeds, hemp seeds and seeds nesoi, for sowing
(classifiable in subheading 1207.99.03);
(8) Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and similar baked products,
nesoi, and puddings, whether or not containing chocolate, fruit, nuts
or confectionery, for religious purposes only (classifiable in
subheading 1905.90.10);
(9) Bakers' wares, communion wafers, sealing wafers, rice paper and
similar products, nesoi, for religious purposes only (classifiable in
subheading 1905.90.90);
(10) Acai (classifiable in subheading 2008.99.21);
(11) Citrus juice of any single citrus fruit (other than orange,
grapefruit or lime), of a Brix value not exceeding 20, concentrated,
unfermented, except for lemon juice (classifiable in subheading
2009.31.60);
(12) Coconut water or juice of acai (classifiable in subheading
2009.89.70);
(13) Coconut water juice blends, not from concentrate, packaged for
retail sale (classifiable in subheading 2009.90.40);
(14) Acai preparations for the manufacture of beverages
(classifiable in subheading 2106.90.99);
(15) Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit, nesoi, for
religious purposes only (classifiable in subheading 3301.29.51); and
(16) Eucalyptus plywood sheets not exceeding 6 mm in thickness,
outer ply of specified nonconiferous wood including birch or walnut,
surface covered beyond clear or transparent material (classifiable in
subheading 4412.33.57).
(d) As provided in heading 9903.05.88, the additional duties
imposed by headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84 shall not apply to articles
that are civil aircraft (all aircraft other than military aircraft);
their engines, parts and components; their other parts, components and
subassemblies; and ground flight simulators and their parts and
components, that otherwise meet the criteria of general note 6 of the
HTSUS and are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS,
but regardless of whether a product is entered under a provision for
which the rate of duty ``Free (C)'' appears in the ``Special'' sub-
column:
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(e) As provided in heading 9903.05.89, the additional duties
imposed by headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84 shall not apply to articles
that are for use in pharmaceutical applications and that are
classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS, but regardless
of whether a product is entered under a provision for which the rate of
duty ``Free (K)'' appears in the ``Special'' sub-column:
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(f) As provided in heading 9903.05.90, the additional duties
imposed by headings 9903.05.20-9903.05.84 shall not apply to:
(1) articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper, nor to derivative
aluminum or steel articles provided for in headings 9903.82.02 and
9903.82.04-9903.82.26;
(2) passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover
utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks provided
for in headings 9903.94.01, 9903.94.02 (as applied to the U.S. content
of passenger vehicles and light trucks described in subdivision 33(d)
of this subchapter upon approval from the Secretary of Commerce),
9903.94.03, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51,
9903.94.60 and 9903.94.61;
(3) parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles,
crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and parts of light
trucks provided for in headings 9903.94.05, 9903.94.06 (as applied to
parts of passenger vehicles that are eligible for special tariff
treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) other
than automobile knock-down kits or parts compilations), 9903.94.07,
9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45,
9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63,
9903.94.64, 9903.94.65, 9903.94.66, 9903.94.67, 9903.94.68 and
9903.94.69, and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility
vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and
parts of light trucks subject to an import adjustment offset pursuant
to
Proclamation 10925 of April 29, 2025 (90 FR 18899), as amended;
(4) wood products provided for in headings 9903.76.01, 9903.76.02,
9903.76.03, 9903.76.20, 9903.76.21, 9903.76.22, 9903.76.23 and
9903.76.24;
(5) medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, buses and other vehicles
provided for in headings 9903.74.01, 9903.74.02, 9903.74.03 and
9903.74.06;
(6) medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts provided for in headings
9903.74.08, 9903.74.09 and 9903.74.10, and parts of medium- and heavy-
duty vehicles subject to an import adjustment offset pursuant to
Proclamation 10984 of October 17, 2025 (90 FR 48451); and
(7) semiconductor articles provided for in heading 9903.79.01.
(g) As provided in heading 9903.05.93, the additional duties
imposed by heading 9903.05.29 shall not apply to any products of Canada
entered free of duty under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement,
including any treatment set forth in subchapter XXIII of chapter 98 and
subchapter XXII of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, but regardless of whether a
product is entered under a provision for which the rate of duty ``S or
S+'' appears in the ``Special'' sub-column.
(h) As provided in heading 9903.05.94, the additional duties
imposed by heading 9903.05.55 shall not apply to any products of Mexico
entered free of duty under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement,
including any treatment set forth in subchapter XXIII of chapter 98 and
subchapter XXII of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, but regardless of whether a
product is entered under a provision for which the rate of duty ``S or
S+'' appears in the ``Special'' sub-column.
(i) As provided in heading 9903.05.95, the additional duties
imposed by headings 9903.05.33, 9903.05.34, 9903.05.37, 9903.05.40,
9903.05.42 and 9903.05.58 shall not apply to a textile or apparel good
as defined in subdivision (d)(v) of general note 29 of the HTSUS which
is the product of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras or Nicaragua, entered free of duty under the
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement,
including any treatment set forth in subchapter XXII of chapter 98 of
the HTSUS.
(j)
(1) As provided in heading 9903.05.96, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.81 shall not apply to articles the product of the United
Kingdom that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(2) As provided in heading 9903.05.97, the duties imposed by
headings 9903.05.38-9903.05.39 shall not apply to articles the product
of a member state of the European Union that are classifiable in the
following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(3) As provided in heading 9903.05.98, the duties imposed by
headings 9903.05.73-9903.05.74 shall not apply to articles the product
of Switzerland that are classifiable in the following provisions of the
HTSUS:
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(4) (i) As provided in heading 9903.05.99, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.54 shall not apply to articles the product of Malaysia
that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.01, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.54 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Malaysia:
(A) Psyllium seed husks (classifiable in subheading 1211.90.89);
(B) Boswellia (classifiable in subheading 1301.90.91); and
(C) Argan oil (classifiable in subheading 1515.90.81)
(5) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.02, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.28 shall not apply to articles the product of Cambodia
that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.03, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.28 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Cambodia:
(A) Psyllium seed husks (classifiable in subheading 1211.90.89);
(B) Boswellia (classifiable in subheading 1301.90.91); and
(C) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91)
(6) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.04, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.40 shall not apply to articles the product of Guatemala
that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.05, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.40 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Guatemala:
(A) Psyllium seed husks (classifiable in subheading 1211.90.89);
(B) Boswellia (classifiable in subheading 1301.90.91); and
(C) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91)
(iii) As provided in heading 9903.06.06, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.40 shall not apply to articles the product of Guatemala
for which entry is claimed under the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade Agreement consistent with general note
29 of the HTSUS, and classifiable in the following provisions of the
HTSUS:
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(7) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.07, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.37 shall not apply to articles the product of El
Salvador that are classifiable in the following provisions of the
HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.08, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.37 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of El Salvador:
(A) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91)
(iii) As provided in heading 9903.06.09, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.37 shall not apply to articles the product of El
Salvador for which entry is claimed under the Dominican Republic-
Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement consistent with
general note 29 of the HTSUS and which are classifiable in the
following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(8) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.10, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.22 shall not apply to articles the product of Argentina
that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.11, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.22 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Argentina:
(A) Psyllium seed husks (classifiable in subheading 1211.90.89);
(B) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91); and
(C) Argan oil (classifiable in subheading 1515.90.81)
(9) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.12, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.26 shall not apply to articles the product of
Bangladesh that are classifiable in the following provisions of the
HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.13, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.26 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Bangladesh:
(A) Psyllium seed husks (classifiable in subheading 1211.90.89);
and
(B) Argan oil (classifiable in subheading 1515.90.81)
(10) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.14, the duties imposed by
headings 9903.05.75-9903.05.76 shall not apply to articles the product
of Taiwan that are classifiable in the following provisions of the
HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.15, the duties imposed by
headings 9903.05.75-9903.05.76 shall not apply to the following
particular articles the product of Taiwan:
(A) Psyllium seed husks (classifiable in subheading 1211.90.89);
(B) Boswellia (classifiable in subheading 1301.90.91);
(C) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91); and
(D) Argan oil (classifiable in subheading 1515.90.81)
(11) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.16, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.45 shall not apply to articles the product of Indonesia
that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.17, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.45 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Indonesia:
(A) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91)
(12) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.18, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.35 shall not apply to articles the product of Ecuador
that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.19, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.35 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Ecuador:
(A) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91)
(13) (i) As provided in heading 9903.06.20, the duty imposed by
heading 9903.05.50 shall not apply to articles the product of Jordan
that are classifiable in the following provisions of the HTSUS:
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(ii) As provided in heading 9903.06.21, the duty imposed by heading
9903.05.50 shall not apply to the following particular articles the
product of Jordan:
(A) Psyllium seed husks (classifiable in subheading 1211.90.89);
and
(B) Aloe, Tasmanian pepper, coconut and centella (classifiable in
subheading 1302.19.91).
(k) As provided in headings 9903.05.38, 9903.05.39, 9903.05.48,
9903.05.49, 9903.05.70, 9903.05.71 and 9903.05.73-9903.05.76, for any
good of a member state of the European Union, Japan, South Korea,
Switzerland or Taiwan subject to a specific or compound rate of duty
under column 1-General, the ad valorem equivalent rate of duty of such
good shall be determined by dividing the amount of duty payable under
column 1-General by the customs value of the good. For example, if a
good were subject to a specific duty of 50 cents per kilogram, and one
kilogram of the good were entered with a customs value of $10, then the
ad valorem equivalent rate of duty would be obtained by dividing 50
cents by $10, yielding 5 percent. For any good of South Korea for which
a specific or compound rate of duty under column 1-Special is properly
claimed, the ad valorem equivalent rate of duty shall be determined in
the same manner.
For headings 9903.05.39 and 9903.05.76, articles for which the
applicable column 1 duty rate is less than 10 percent, the sum of the
column 1 duty rate and the additional ad valorem rate of duty is 10
percent ad valorem.
For headings 9903.05.49, 9903.05.71 and 9903.05.74, articles for
which the applicable column 1 duty rate is less than 12.5 percent, the
sum of the column 1 duty rate and the additional ad valorem rate of
duty is 12.5 percent ad valorem.''
B. Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m.
eastern time on July 31, 2026, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the
HTSUS is modified as follows:
1. The article description of heading 9903.05.90 is modified by
inserting ``patented pharmaceutical articles;'' after ``wood
products;''; and
2. Subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 is modified:
a. by deleting the word ``and'' at the end of item (6);
b. by deleting the period at the end of item (7) and by inserting
``; and'' in lieu thereof; and
c. by inserting the following new item (8) in numerical order:
``(8) patented pharmaceutical articles provided for in headings
9903.04.60-9903.04.66.''
Annex II
Note: All products that are properly classified in the
provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTSUS) that are listed in this Annex are not covered by the
actions, except as provided in the ``Scope Limitations'' column. The
product descriptions that are contained in this Annex are provided
for informational purposes only, and are not intended to delimit in
any way the scope of the actions. In the product descriptions, the
abbreviation ``nesoi'' means ``not elsewhere specified or
included''. Any questions regarding the scope of particular HTSUS
provisions should be referred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Notes on certain HTSUS provisions for which only a portion of the
provision is covered in this Annex, as provided in the ``Scope
Limitations'' column:
A subheading marked with ``Ex'' is defined and limited by
the product description.
A subheading marked with ``Aircraft'' includes only
articles of civil aircraft (all aircraft other than military aircraft);
their engines, parts, and components; their other parts, components,
and subassemblies; and ground flight simulators and their parts and
components, that otherwise meet the criteria of general note 6 of the
HTSUS, regardless of whether a product is entered under a provision for
which the rate of duty ``Free (C)'' appears in the ``Special'' sub-
column.
A subheading marked with ``Pharma'' includes only articles
that are for use in pharmaceutical applications, regardless of whether
a product is entered under a provision for which the
rate of duty ``Free (K)'' appears in the ``Special'' sub-column.
Table of Contents
Part A. Goods of Any Investigated Economy
Part B. Goods of the United Kingdom
Part C. Goods of Any Member State of the European Union
Part D. Goods of Switzerland
Part E. Goods of Malaysia
Part F. Goods of Cambodia
Part G. Goods of Guatemala (See Part O for Textile and Apparel
Goods)
Part H. Goods of El Salvador (See Part O for Textile and Apparel
Goods)
Part I. Goods of Argentina
Part J. Goods of Bangladesh
Part K. Goods of Taiwan
Part L. Goods of Indonesia
Part M. Goods of Ecuador
Part N. Goods of Jordan (See Part O for Textile and Apparel Goods)
Part O. Textile and Apparel Goods of (i) Jordan or (ii) El Salvador
or Guatemala Entered Free of Duty Under the Dominican Republic-
Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)
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