New China Tariff Increases for Five Products

On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced Section 301 China tariff increases for five Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading numbers related to tungsten, wafers, and polysilicon. The new rates represent a 25% increase over the currently assessed Section 301 duty rate. The rate change is effective on January 1, 2025.

The HTSUS numbers and their associated new rates of duty are listed below. These additional China tariffs result from a proposal the USTR made back in September.

Importers will need to apply the correct associated additional HTSUS to their customs entries in addition to the primary HTSUS number. These additional numbers replace any formerly used Section 301 China HTSUS (9903.88.XX).

Rate Changes

New Section 301 HTSUS Number

Complete List of Section 301 Tariff Increases

Importers can review the list of HTSUS numbers with the associated product description, rate, and effective year by using the ‘Download’ link below. The list is provided for ease of use only.

Note the ‘Timing’ column indicates the effective date of the new Section 301 China rate of duty.

• 2024 is effective on September 27, 2024
• 2025 is effective on January 1, 2025
• 2026 is effective on January 1, 2026

For additional information, please contact your local NNR Representative.