Notice of Conforming Amendment to Product Exclusion: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

A Section 301 measure is a U.S. trade action addressing a foreign government’s acts, policies, or practices that are considered unfair or harmful to U.S. commerce. In this context, the measure concerns certain products from China and may affect whether an additional Section 301 duty applies when those products are imported into the United States.

A “conforming amendment” generally updates the wording or product-description details of an existing product exclusion so that the exclusion matches the intended legal and tariff language. A product exclusion is a limited exception that can remove or reduce the Section 301 additional duty for qualifying merchandise. The importer must still classify the product under the correct HTSUS subheading, establish country of origin, and confirm that the product meets every condition and scope requirement in the official notice. An exclusion does not necessarily remove ordinary customs duties, fees, or other trade measures.

What to check

• Check the official notice for the precise exclusion scope, including the product description, technical features, and any stated limitations.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification and country of origin; do not rely only on a supplier’s tariff code or commercial description.
• Compare the imported merchandise to the exclusion language and supporting examples, and keep specifications, photographs, bills of materials, and other evidence.
• Verify the applicable effective period and entry requirements with official U.S. government sources before filing or requesting a duty adjustment.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline classifications, origin issues, or whether the product truly falls within the exclusion.