Declining due to ongoing trade tensions and retaliatory tariffs
Special Rates
Most Favored Nation (MFN) Rate
0%
Applicable under WTO agreements for qualifying US imports; subject to specific trade agreements and documentation.
Additional Retaliatory Tariff
25%
Imposed on certain US goods under Section 301 tariffs since 2018; may apply depending on specific product classification and ongoing trade negotiations.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US Imposes Additional Tariffs on Chinese Fabrics Over 215 GSM
The United States has announced a new round of tariffs targeting specific Chinese textile imports, including fabrics weighing more than 215 grams per square meter with filament diameters of 7 to 13 microns (HS Code: 5407.61.99 or related). This move is part of ongoing trade tensions.
2023-10-15
Impact: Increased costs for US importers of these fabrics, potentially reducing demand for Chinese products in this category and encouraging sourcing from other countries.
China Responds to US Tariffs with Export Restrictions on Textiles
In retaliation to recent US tariffs, China has imposed export controls on certain synthetic fabrics, including those weighing over 215 grams per square meter with specific filament diameters, affecting US buyers.
2023-10-20
Impact: US manufacturers reliant on Chinese fabrics may face supply chain disruptions and higher costs, prompting a search for alternative suppliers.
Trade Negotiations Stalled Over Textile Tariffs
Recent trade talks between the US and China have failed to resolve disputes over tariffs on textiles, including fabrics over 215 GSM with filament diameters of 7 to 13 microns, prolonging uncertainty in the sector.
2023-11-05
Impact: Continued uncertainty may lead to reduced trade volumes and hesitancy in long-term contracts for these specific textile products between the two nations.
Policy Updates
US Section 301 Tariff Expansion on Chinese Textiles
The US Trade Representative announced an expansion of Section 301 tariffs to include additional Chinese textile products, specifically targeting synthetic fabrics weighing more than 215 grams per square meter with filament diameters of 7 to 13 microns, effective from October 2023.
Date: 2023-09-01
China’s Revised Export Control List for Textiles
China updated its export control list to include certain synthetic fabrics over 215 GSM with filament diameters of 7 to 13 microns, requiring additional licensing for exports to the US, as a countermeasure to US tariffs.
