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178 Section 301 exclusions on Chinese goods expire on 9 November 2026: are your goods affected?

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178 Section 301 exclusions end on 9 Nov 2026. Ask your broker whether your entries use 9903.88.69 / .70; if so, cost in the duty after that date.

Applies to
US importers buying from China who may use a Section 301 exclusion, and Chinese factories supplying them.
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What the details cover

  1. What the notice says (Federal Register doc. 2025-21671, published 1 Dec 2025)
  2. How to check
  3. When to use a licensed professional
  4. Check before you pay, and warning signs
  5. Unknowns
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