U.S. Extends Exclusions for Certain Chinese Products Under Section 301 Tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative announced an extension of tariff exclusions for specific Chinese products, including those under U.S. note 20(i) to subchapter III of Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), as part of ongoing trade negotiations. This impacts limited trade flows involving Sweden as a transshipment or secondary market.
2023-09-15
Impact: This extension may indirectly benefit U.S.-Sweden trade by stabilizing supply chains for excluded products, potentially reducing costs for Swedish importers sourcing through U.S. intermediaries.
New Review of Section 301 Exclusions for Chinese Goods Announced
The USTR initiated a review of previously granted exclusions for Chinese products under HTS codes related to U.S. note 20(i). The review could affect products entering the U.S. market and subsequently re-exported to Sweden under specific trade agreements.
2023-08-10
Impact: Uncertainty during the review period may cause temporary disruptions in pricing and availability of affected goods in U.S.-Sweden trade routes.
U.S.-Sweden Trade Discussions Highlight Chinese Product Exclusions
During a bilateral trade meeting, U.S. and Swedish officials discussed the implications of Section 301 tariff exclusions on Chinese goods (covered under U.S. note 20(i)) and their role in transatlantic supply chains, emphasizing the need for clarity on affected HTS codes.
2023-07-22
Impact: These discussions could lead to streamlined customs processes for excluded Chinese products entering Sweden via the U.S., potentially boosting trade efficiency.
