TARIFF TRACKER
USTR opens Section 301 investigation into Vietnam IP protection and enforcement
USTR initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam's IP protection and enforcement and proposed a finding that the practices are actionable. No tariff action is imposed in this notice, but USTR requests comments by July 2, 2026, including on possible tariff and non-tariff actions.
Updated October 12, 2026
STATUS
Proposed
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Section 301
COUNTRIES
Vietnam
COVERED GOODS
No HTS goods scope is listed. The investigation covers Vietnam's acts, policies, and practices related to IP protection and enforcement.
WHAT TO DO (OUR GUIDANCE, NOT LEGAL ADVICE)
If your business has evidence on Vietnam IP enforcement or market-access harms, prepare comments for docket USTR-2026-0364 by July 2, 2026. Monitor the investigation because USTR asks what action, if any, should be taken, including tariff and non-tariff actions.
SOURCES
QUOTES FROM THE SOURCE
Signed: "May 29, 2026: The Trade Representative initiated a Section 301 investigation." (source)
Countries: "the Trade Representative initiated a Section 301 investigation of the acts, policies, and practices of Vietnam related to IP protection and enforcement" (source)
Covered goods: "what action, if any, should be taken, including tariff and non-tariff actions" (source)
Status: "USTR invites interested persons to submit written comments concerning the issues covered in the investigation." (source)
Awaiting check
Quotes matched to source text by machine; awaiting human check.
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