On November 9, 2026 USTR has extended 178 China Section 301 product exclusions and the suspension of certain maritime fees and port-equipment tariffs. These are separate measures with the following deadlines and coverage.
China Section 301 Product Exclusions
All 178 existing exclusions previously scheduled to expire November 9, 2026, are extended through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 9, 2027. The extension covers HTSUS headings 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70; it does not add new exclusions.
Qualifying merchandise must meet the applicable exclusion description and be entered for consumption—or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption—within the covered period. Vessel departure and arrival dates do not determine eligibility.
U.S. Maritime Fees and Port-Equipment Tariffs
USTR has continued its suspension through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 9, 2027, covering Chinese-owned, Chinese-controlled, or Chinese-built vessels. under its maritime Section 301 action and associated additional duties on China-built ship-to-shore cranes and certain cargo-handling equipment. Covered fees and duties do not accrue during the suspension.
China’s Corresponding Suspension
According to the Ministry of Transport announcement cited in the accompanying report, China has extended until January 10, 2027:
- Its suspension of fees on U.S.-owned, U.S.-controlled, or U.S.-built vessels.
- Its pause in the investigation into the impact of U.S. port charges and tariffs on China’s shipping and shipbuilding industries.
For guidance on how these policy changes may affect your shipments, import costs, or supply chain operations, contact Dimerco’s logistics and trade compliance experts to discuss your specific requirements.