TARIFF TRACKER
USTR finds China maritime, logistics and shipbuilding practices actionable under Section 301
USTR determined that China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors is unreasonable and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce. The notice does not impose tariffs or fees yet and says responsive action will be addressed later.
Updated October 12, 2026
STATUS
Replaced
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Section 301
COUNTRIES
China
PRODUCT FAMILIES
Industrial machinery
COVERED GOODS
No HTS scope is stated. The determination concerns China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors, including shipbuilding, shipping, maritime equipment, shipping containers and intermodal chassis.
WHAT TO DO (OUR GUIDANCE, NOT LEGAL ADVICE)
No tariff change is stated in this notice. Track the subsequent Section 301 proceedings if you buy or sell maritime, logistics, shipbuilding, shipping container or intermodal chassis products tied to China.
SOURCES
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE notice, 90 FR 8089 (January 23, 2025)
QUOTES FROM THE SOURCE
Covered goods: "China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is unreasonable and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce" (source)
Countries: "The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is actionable under section 301." (source)
Status: "These matters will be addressed in subsequent proceedings." (source)
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