- USTR plans to extend Section 301 exclusions through May 31, 2024
- The extension covers products including manufacturing components, hydraulic control valve push pins, and hand sanitizer dispensers
- Impacted taxpayers are encouraged to understand the extension and submit comments via the USTR’s online docket
- The exclusions were originally introduced in 2018 and allow companies to apply for certain products to be excluded from tariffs
- Section 301 includes general exclusions as well as COVID-related exclusions
- If the exclusions expire after May 31, 2024, covered products would be subject to tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 25%
- The USTR has opened a public comment period from January 22 to February 21, 2024, to gather feedback about the extended exclusions.
Source: aprio.com
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