Section 301 List 3 Batch 12 Product Exclusions

On April 24, 2020, The United States Trade Representative published another set of exclusions for Section 301 List 3 imports from China.  This is the twelfth batch of exclusions for Section 301 List 3.   The product exclusions will apply retroactively from September 24, 2018 and expire on August 7, 2020.  As set forth in the Annex, the exclusions are reflected in one 10-digit HTSUS subheading (8424.90.9080), which covers 20 separate exclusion requests, and 107 specially prepared product descriptions, which cover 157 separate exclusion requests.

Any importer that has imported the following products on or after September 24, 2018 should apply for a refund from U.S. Customs.  The exclusions are available for any product that meets the description in the Annex, regardless of whether the importer filed an exclusion request.

To request a refund of Section 301 duties paid on previous imports of products granted duty exclusions by the USTR, importers may file a Post Summary Correction (PSC) if within the PSC filing time frame. If the entry is beyond the PSC filing time frame, importers may protest the liquidation.

Section 301, U.S. Customs, PSC, & Protest Help

Don’t have the time or not sure if it’s worth it?  Scarbrough Consulting, Inc. can do this for you or guide you in the right direction.  Scarbrough is offering a FREE 30-minute consultation to any importer affected by the Section 301 Tariffs.  Our consulting team of Licensed U.S. Customs brokers are also capable of filing PSCs and Protests on your behalf.  Email consulting@scarbrough-intl.com or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

The HTS Number and Products include:

Hint: Enter ctrl + F to find your product.

• 8424.90.9080
• Seeds of mung beans (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) of a kind used for sowing (0713.31.1000)
• Preparations of chopped garlic, certified organic, packaged with water, citric acid, and salt, put up for retail sale (2005.99.9700)
• Aluminum hydroxide (CAS No. 21645-51-2) in powder form (2818.30.0000)
• Cubic boron nitride (CAS No. 10043-11-5) (2850.00.5000)
• 2-Ethoxynaphthalene (CAS No. 93-18-5) (2909.30.2000)
• 1-(4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl)ethanone (Musk ketone) (CAS No.81-14-1) (2914.79.1000)
• 2-Cyclohexylethyl acetate (CAS No. 21722-83-8) (2915.39.4550)
• Glyoxylic acid (IUPAC name: 2-oxoacetic acid) (CAS No. 298-12-4), imported as a 50-percent aqueous solution (2918.30.9000)
• 1-Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) (CAS No. 461-58-5) (2926.20.0000)
• 1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane (IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-2-
• (bromomethyl)pentanedinitrile) (CAS No. 356-65-7) (2926.90.5050)
• 12) Mixtures of hydrofluorocarbons, containing 40 to 44 percent by weight of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (CAS No. 811-97-2), 56 to 60 percent by weight of pentafluoroethane (CAS No. 354-33-6) and up to 2 percent by weight of lubricating oil (3824.78.0020)
• Mixtures containing 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol (CAS No. 108-01-0) (3824.99.9297)
• Sacks and bags of plant-based materials including cornstarch, biodegradable, not containing polyethylene (3923.29.0000)
• Wall panels of cellulose polyvinyl chloride, each measuring not less than 123 cm but not more than 245 cm in length, not more than 184 cm in height, and not more than 3 cm in width, put up for retail sale in packs of 6 panels weighing not less than 13.5 kg and not more than 29 kg (3925.90.0000)
• Cable protectors of rubber, each measuring not more than 91 cm in length, not more than 51 cm in width and not more than 5.2 cm in height, with 5 channels for multiple cables or hoses not more than 3.8 cm in diameter, with a lid of polyvinyl chloride, weighing not more than 14.5 kg, with a load capacity of not more than 8,200 kg (4016.99.6050)
• Parking stops of recycled rubber, each measuring not more than 185 cm in length, not more than 15.5 cm in width and not more than 10.5 cm in height, weighing not more than 16 kg (4016.99.6050)
• Messenger bags of polyester, each measuring not more than 50 cm by 38 cm by 11 cm, weighing not more than 2.5 kg (4202.12.8130)
• Backpacks with hydration system, each measuring not more than 51 cm by 28 cm by 9 cm, weighing not more than 1 kg (4202.92.0400)
• Backpacks of 66.66 tex polyester, without hydration systems, each measuring not more than 57 cm by 44 cm by 11 cm (4202.92.3120)
• Duffel bags of polyester, each measuring not more than 81 cm by 39 cm by 11 cm, weighing not more than 7 kg (4202.92.3131)
• Duffel bags made predominantly of man-made fibers, each measuring not more than 98 cm by 52 cm by 17 cm, weighing not more than 7 kg, with wheels (4202.92.3131)
• Garment bags of polyester, each measuring not more than 69 cm by 46 cm by 11 cm, weighing not more than 2 kg (4202.92.3131)
• Shaving/toiletry bags of polyester, each measuring not more than 30 cm by 28 cm by 11 cm, weighing not more than 1 kg (4202.92.3131)
• Padfolios of faux leather or polyester, with or without zippers, each containing a writing pad (4820.10.2020)
• Binders with polyester covers, weighing less than 800 g, each measuring less than 36 cm in length, less than 25 cm in width, and less than 6 cm in depth (4820.30.0040)
• Chinstraps designed for use on football helmets, each with webbing of woven polyester fabric encased in PVC, foam padding of closed cell foam and buckle clasp of stainless steel (6507.00.0000)
• Front pads and side pads designed for use on football helmets, each helmet with a vinyl top and bottom of PVC, foam padding of closed cell foam and a buckle clasp of stainless steel (6507.00.0000)
• Fiber optic faceplates in the form of sealed glass funnels, for actual use in cathode-ray tubes (CRTs), round, each not more than 5.4 cm in diameter, weighing not more than 78 g, with a maximum thickness of 1.15 cm (7011.20.4500)
• Glass faceplates for cathode-ray tubes (CRTs), round, each measuring not more than 8 cm in diameter, not more than 0.36 cm at center thickness, and weighing not more than 50 g (7011.20.4500)
• Railroad air brake pipe fitting branch pipe tees of carbon or alloy steel (cast steel), not threaded, with welded sockets, each measuring not less than 7 cm by 5 cm by 5 cm but not more than 11 cm by 13 cm by 13 cm, weighing not less than 0.4 kg but not more than 2.4 kg, conforming to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) specifications S-400 (7307.19.9080)
• Railroad tank car serpentine pipe fittings of carbon or alloy steel (cast steel), not threaded but welded to connect to pipes, each weighing not less than 0.9 kg but not more than 3.4 kg, measuring not less than 12 cm by 7 cm by 2 cm but not more than 16 cm by 13 cm by 11 cm, conforming to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) specifications M-1002 (7307.19.9080)
• Tire chains of iron or nonalloy steel, with links not over 10 mm in diameter (7315.82.5000)
• Bolts of galvanized steel, each with hexagonal heads which are fitted with plastic knobs to facilitate installation into a steel nut incorporated in awnings, having threads with a diameter of 6 mm or more (7318.15.2065)
• Hose crimp collars of stainless steel, each weighing not more than 0.1 kg, measuring not more than 2.7 cm in diameter, not less than 1.4 cm but not more than 4.2 cm in length, not less than 1.3 cm but not more than 4.3 cm round (7326.90.8688)
• Quick connect body sleeve couplings of steel, with cylinder shape, each measuring not more than 3 cm in length and not more than 4 cm in diameter (7326.90.8688)
• Bismuth metal (8106.00.0000)
• Flexible tubing of stainless steel, each with an inner hose with garden hose fittings, weighing not more than 1.5 kg, measuring not less than 760 cm but not more than 3,052 cm in length (8307.10.3000)
• Buckles of stainless steel, each incorporating a snap fastener socket and adjustment teeth, designed for use with football helmet chin straps (8308.90.6000)
• Sign plates, name plates, address plates, or similar plates of chromium plated base metals or of nickel or aluminum, each weighing not less than 4 g (8310.00.0000)
• Parts suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines of heading 8407 for marine propulsion (other than cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery or connecting rods) (8409.91.9290)
• Parts suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines of heading 8407 (other than for aircraft engines, cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery, for vehicles of subheading 8701.20 or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704, for marine propulsion engines or connecting rods) (8409.91.9990)
• DC blowers for use in motor vehicle climate control systems, each measuring no less than 328 mm by 127 mm by 107 mm and no more than 352 mm by 209 mm by 162 mm (8414.59.6540)
• DC centrifugal radial blowers, each measuring not less than 350 mm by 127 mm by 107 mm and not more than 350 mm by 168 mm by 140 mm, of an output of 115 W to 280 W, and weighing at least 1.85 kg and no more than 2.08 kg (8414.59.6560)
• Electrical/battery operated axial leaf blowers (8414.59.6590)
• Parts of fans, consisting of column assemblies comprising telescoping steel tubes, each with a mechanism to lock the assembly at a desired length, and front grills of steel, the foregoing for use in the manufacture of household pedestal fans (8414.90.1040)
• Retail computing scales, digital with tactile keypad or VGA display, with a maximum weighing capacity of not less than 10 kg but not more than 15.5 kg, measuring not less than 15 cm in width by 20 cm depth but not more than 41 cm in width by 32 cm in depth (8423.81.0030)
• Compact portable shipping scales, of stainless steel, with a maximum weighing capacity of not more than 16 kg, with a digital display, weight below hook, and handles, measuring not less than 19 cm in width, not less than 21 cm in depth, not less than 3 cm in height but not more than 52 cm in width, not more than 41 cm in depth, not more than 13 cm in height (8423.81.0040)
• Hand-operated trunnion mounted ball valves of steel, each measuring over 5 cm but not exceeding 60 cm in diameter (8481.80.3070)
• Parts of spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines or rotary engines, consisting of transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks, the foregoing of machined cast iron or other ferrous metals, other than for engines of vehicles of chapter 87 (8483.10.1050)
• Manual valve actuators, traveling nut type, of iron, each measuring over 20 cm but not exceeding 200 cm in length, suitable for use with ball, butterfly, plug or quadrosphere valves (8483.40.5010)
• Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 38 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each enclosed in a housing of plastics measuring 12 cm or more but not more than 17 cm in length, which pivots at the end of a support of plastics, the other end of which houses on-off-oscillate and speed controls (8501.40.2020)
• Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 38 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each enclosed in a housing of plastics measuring 13 cm or more but not more than 16 cm in length, which pivots at the end of a support of plastics, the other end of which houses on-off and speed controls (8501.40.2020)
• Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 38 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each enclosed in a housing of plastics with on-off and speed controls (8501.40.2020)
• Electric motors other than gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 60 W or more but not exceeding 74.5 W, each with a rotary switch attached by insulated conductors, enclosed in a housing of base metals (8501.40.2040)
• Electric gear motors, single phase AC, of an output of 74.6 W or more but not exceeding 228 W, each with a spring, a coupling, and a locking connector, the assembly measuring not more than 30 cm in length, not more than 11 cm in width, not more than 16 cm in height (8501.40.4020)
• Electric gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 75 W or more but not exceeding 95 W, enclosed in a housing of plastics which pivots at the end of a support of plastics, the other end of which houses on-offoscillate and speed controls (8501.40.4020)
• Electric motors other than gear motors, single-phase AC, 4-pole permanent split capacitor type, of an output of 75 W or more but not exceeding 110 W, each with a switch attached by insulated conductors, enclosed in a round housing of base metals with outside diameter measuring 85 mm or more but not exceeding 95 mm (8501.40.4040)
• Power supplies for automatic data processing machines, each with a power output exceeding 50 W but not exceeding 150 W, weighing not more than 0.5 kg, measuring not more than 12.5 cm in length, not more than 5.6 cm in width and not more than 3.4 cm in depth, with integrated surge protection (8504.40.7007)
• Rectifiers for charging of batteries, each measuring at least 275 mm but not more than 281 mm in length, at least 243 mm but not more than 249 mm in width and at least 102 mm but not more than 116 mm in height; weighing less than 5 kg, with input and output wires with connectors and attached mounting bracket (8504.40.9550)
• Power adapters for a weather sensor or weather station display (8504.40.9580)
• Robotic vacuum cleaners designed for residential use, each with a self-contained electric motor of a power not exceeding 50 W and dust bag/receptacle capacity not exceeding 1 L, whether or not shipped with accessories (8508.11.0000)
• Ignition coils for spark-ignition internal combustion engines of a kind used in outdoor power equipment (8511.30.0080)
• Solenoid switches used in starter systems of internal combustion engines suitable for use in outdoor power equipment (8511.80.6000)
• Fan-forced portable electric heaters, each with a ceramic heating element (8516.29.0030)
• Fan-forced portable electric heaters, each with a resistance heating element (8516.29.0030)
• Portable countertop air fryers of a kind used for domestic purposes (8516.60.4070)
• Tubular electric heating resistors (8516.80.8000)
• Closed-loop, digital, video security systems, each consisting of one 4- or 8-channel network video recorder (NVR) or one 4- channel gateway that connects wirelessly at least 2 but no more than 8 color television cameras in housings of plastics, cables and power adapters, put up for retail sale (8525.80.3010)
• Closed-loop, digital, video security systems, each consisting of one 4-, 8- or 16- channel digital video recorder (DVR) that connects via cables to at least 2 but no more than 16 color television cameras in housings of plastics, cables and power adapters, put up for retail sale (8525.80.3010)
• Indicator panels incorporating light emitting diodes (LEDs), black plastic vacuum form or injection molding backing, with digital or illuminated border, capable of displaying words (8531.20.0040)
• Printed circuit board assemblies specially designed to control sound signals (alarms) in medical infusion pumps (8531.90.3000)
• Wall-mounted receptacles conforming to types 1-15R, 5-15R or 5-20R of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, with one or more standard sockets, whether or not incorporating one or more USB ports (8536.69.8000)
• Controllers rated at 120 V, 60 Hz, suitable for electrically controlling hospital beds (8537.10.9170)
• Electric power control bases, which switch an electric load between sources, either manually or automatically, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V (8537.10.9170)
• Electric power control boards, designed for use in gas absorption refrigerators for recreational vehicles (8537.10.9170)
• Printed circuit board assemblies specially designed to control medical infusion pumps (8537.10.9170)
• T8 tubular fluorescent lamps, each measuring not less than 60 cm but not exceeding 118 cm in length (8539.31.0070)
• Insulated electrical wiring harnesses with control cords, fitted with connectors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, for incorporation into gas absorption refrigerators for recreational vehicles (8544.42.9090)
• Electrical insulators of ceramics, used in high-voltage, low-frequency electrical systems (8546.20.0030)
• Ceramic electrical insulators of alumina for gas ignition electrode assemblies, each measuring at least 6.6 cm but not more than 11.5 cm in length and not more than 0.95 cm in diameter, weighing not more than 25 g (8546.20.0090)
• Tire carrier attachments, roof racks, fender liners, side protective attachments, the foregoing of steel (8708.29.5060)
• Road wheels of cast aluminum for vehicles of heading 8703, each measuring 30 cm or more but not exceeding 56 cm in diameter and 15 cm or more but not over 31 cm in width (8708.70.4545 prior to January 1, 2020 or 8708.70.4548 post January 1, 2020)
• Heater coils for use with the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, composed of steel, copper, aluminum and plastic, each not less than 184 mm and not more than 355 mm in height, not less than 350 mm and not more than 774 mm in length and not less than 32 mm and not more than 308 mm in width, each rated at not less than 6,300 kcal per hour and not more than 22,700 kcal per hour (8708.99.8180)
• Hitch riser plates of AISI 8620 alloy steel, each weighing not less than 94 g and not more than 96 g (8708.99.8180)
• Hitches of powder-coated steel for use with the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, designed to distribute weight, incorporating an adjustable sway control clamp, an adjustable hitch head and a chrome-plated hitch ball, each ball not less than 5.5 cm and not more than 6 cm in diameter, each hitch weighing not less than 40 kg and not more than 41 kg (8708.99.8180)
• Hitches of powder-coated steel for use with the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, for mounting in the bed of a truck, each incorporating two stationary legs, a head, a cross member, a slider, rail adapters, automatic locking jaws and a secondary handle lock, with an adjustable height not less than 36 cm and not more than 46 cm, with a gross trailer weight (GTW) capacity of not more than 9,980 kg (8708.99.8180)
• Bicycles having both wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter, weighing less than 16.3 kg complete without accessories and not designed for use with tires having a crosssectional diameter exceeding 4.13 cm, multi-speed (8712.00.2500)
• Bicycles of aluminum having both wheels exceeding 25 cm but not exceeding 70 cm, each valued at less than $45 (8712.00.4800)
• Bicycle wheel rims, each not less than 30 cm and not more than 75 cm in diameter (8714.92.1000)
• Bicycle wheel rims of aluminum, each not less than 451 mm and not more than 622 mm in diameter (8714.92.1000)
• Wheel hubs and spoke hubs for use on trailers or semi-trailers (8716.90.5060)
• Levels, each with a frame of ABS plastics and a paraffin mineral oil filled glass vial, measuring 10.16 cm in length and 3.81 cm in width (9015.30.8000)
• Parts and accessories of meteorological instruments and appliances, each consisting of a wind vane made of plastics and base metal weighing no more than 25 g (9015.90.0190)
• Parts and accessories of meteorological instruments and appliances, each consisting of an assembly comprising 3 rotating wind cups, bearings, an internal aspirating fan and one or more solar panels ( 9015.90.0190)
• Parts and accessories of meteorological instruments and appliances, each consisting of an assembly made of plastic and metal comprising 3 wind cups weighing no more than 35 g (9015.90.0190)
• Laboratory balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with weighing capacity not exceeding 220 g, with touchscreen display, with chemical resistant full metal housing (9016.00.2000)
• Portable electrical balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, of stainless steel (9016.00.2000)
• 60-minute mechanical count-down kitchen timers (9106.90.8500)
• Toddler beds, bassinets and cradles, of metal (9403.20.0017)
• Adjustable height folding tables of aluminum, each measuring no more than 183 cm by 122 cm by 72 cm (9403.20.0090)
• Steel mobile tool carts on castors, each measuring not less than 40 cm by 40 cm by 46 cm but not more than 184 cm by 108 cm by 184 cm fitted with two locking cabinets, drawers, and trays (9403.20.0090)
• Tables of stainless steel, each measuring not less than 60 cm but not more than 189 cm in width, not less than 50 cm and not more than 77 cm in depth and not more than 92 cm in height, with adjustable legs (9403.20.0090)
• Work benches of steel, each measuring not less than 152 cm in width and not more than 49 cm in depth, fitted with castors, wood work surfaces of rubberwood and multiple drawers (9403.20.0090)
• Changing tables of wood (9403.60.8081)
• Bed rails, each of which attaches to the side of a bed to prevent the occupant of the bed from rolling out, with a nylon mesh fabric cover (9403.90.8041)
• Candle-shaped lamps, each measuring at least 15 cm but not more than 39 cm in height, incorporating a light-emitting diode (LED) and a switch, powered by batteries or 120 V mains (9405.40.8440)
• Tripods of galvanized steel, each measuring not over 1.2 m in height by 0.2 m in width by 0.2 m in depth, weighing not over 5.5 kg (9620.00.3090)

Background

Effective September 24, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative imposed additional duties on goods of China with an annual trade value of approximately $200 billion (the $200 billion action) as part of the action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.  To get the debriefing on the Section 301 tariffs, click here.  To read more about Section 301, visit USTR.gov

Consulting

Scarbrough is offering a FREE 30-minute consultation to any importer affected by the Section 301 Tariffs.  Email consulting@scarbrough-intl.com or fill out the form below.