Section 301 China Tariffs
Imports from China have had additional tariffs from Section 301s introduced in 2019. Several iterations have been rolled out on it, but the current state is that additional tariffs apply to four lists of products, reviewed every four years.
- List 1: $34 Billion Trade Action (+25%)
- List 2: $16 Billion Trade Action (+25%)
- List 3: $200 Billion Trade Action (+25%)
- List 4: $300 Billion Trade Action (+7.5% on 4a, +0% on 4b)
Below, we summarize the Chapter 99 codes and important CSMS messages you need to be aware of when importing from China.
CSMS # 64680374 provides guidance on reporting the growing number of Chapter 99 numbers you must manage on your imports. Here’s the relevant snippet:
HTSUS SEQUENCE
For entry summary lines including multiple HTSUS numbers, the following sequence must be followed.
- Chapter 98 (if applicable)
- Chapter 99 number(s) for additional duties (if applicable)
- For trade remedies, first report the Chapter 99 number for Section 301, followed by the Chapter 99 number for IEEPA Fentanyl for China, Canada or Mexico, followed by the Chapter 99 number for IEEPA Reciprocal, followed by the Chapter 99 number for Section 232 or 201 duties (if applicable), followed by the Chapter 99 number for Section 201 or 232 quota (if applicable)
- Chapter 99 number(s) for REPLACEMENT duty or other use (i.e., MTB or other provisions)
- Chapter 99 number for other quota (not covered by #3) (if applicable)
- Chapter 1 to 97 Commodity Tariff
For imports from Mexico, Canada, and other counties, take a look at Recent Tariff Guidance | IEEPA Tariffs and Reciprocal Tariffs.
China Tariffs
Section 301 tariffs still apply, but as of 2025, the new IEEPA and Reciprocal tariffs also apply.
In general, importers must consider adding an additional tariff code for each of these three categories:
China Tariffs (Section 301)
- 9903.88.01-70, 9903.91.01-11: (+25%)
China Tariffs (IEEPA)
9903.01.20: (+10%)- Feb 4 CSMS # 63988468 – Additional duties on imports from China
- 9903.01.24: (+20%)
- Mar 4 CSMS # 64299816 – Update to additional duties, increasing to 20%
Reciprocal Tariffs
- 9903.01.63: (+125%)
- Apr 9 CSMS # 64680374 – Country-specific Reciprocal Tariffs (China originally 34%)
- Apr 9 CSMS # 64687696 – Increased to 84% for China
- Apr 10 CSMS # 64701128 – Increased to 125% for China
- Apr 5 CSMS # 64724565 – Added smartphones and other electronics to exceptions under 9903.01.32
- 9903.01.28-34: (Exemptions)
- Apr 5 CSMS # 64649265 – Worldwide reciprocal tariffs and exemptions
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