SECTION 301 TARIFF EXCLUSION REQUEST

Office of the United States Trade Representative

SECTION 1: REQUESTER INFORMATION

A. Organizational Information

Legal Name of Requester:
[________________________________]

Doing Business As (if applicable):
[________________________________]

Type of Entity:
☐ Corporation
☐ Limited Liability Company
☐ Partnership
☐ Sole Proprietorship
☐ Other: [____________________]

State/Country of Incorporation: [____________________]

DUNS Number: [____________________]

Tax ID (EIN): [____________________]

Importer of Record Number: [____________________]

B. Contact Information

Primary Contact Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

City: [____________________] State: [____] ZIP: [__________]

Telephone: [____________________]

Email: [________________________________]

C. Company Description

Nature of Business:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Number of U.S. Employees: [____________________]

Annual U.S. Revenue: $[____________________]

Years in Business: [____________________]

SECTION 2: REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

Name of Representative: [________________________________]

Firm Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Telephone: [____________________]

☐ Authorization letter attached

SECTION 3: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

A. Product Description

Product Name/Description:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

HTSUS Subheading (10-digit):
[____________________]

Full Tariff Description:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

B. Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: [____________________]

Weight: [____________________]

Materials/Composition:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Technical Specifications:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

C. Product Function and Use

Primary Function:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

End Use/Application:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Industry Sector: [____________________]

SECTION 4: SECTION 301 TARIFF INFORMATION

A. Applicable Tariff List

Product is subject to Section 301 tariffs under:

☐ List 1 (34 billion - HTSUS 9903.88.01)
☐ List 2 (16 billion - HTSUS 9903.88.02)
☐ List 3 (200 billion - HTSUS 9903.88.03)
☐ List 4A (300 billion - HTSUS 9903.88.15)
☐ List 4B (HTSUS 9903.88.16)
☐ Other: [____________________]

Current Section 301 Duty Rate: [____]%

Effective Date of Tariff: [__/__/____]

B. Import Volume and Value

Country of Origin: [____________________]

Chinese Manufacturer/Supplier: [________________________________]

SECTION 5: EXCLUSION CRITERIA ARGUMENTS

A. Availability from Non-Chinese Sources

Are the products available from sources outside of China?
☐ Yes ☐ No

If No, explain why not:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Sourcing Efforts Undertaken:

☐ Contacted domestic U.S. suppliers
☐ Contacted suppliers in third countries
☐ Issued RFQs to alternative suppliers
☐ Other efforts: [____________________]

Results of Sourcing Efforts:

Timeline Needed for Supply Chain Shift:
[________________________________]

B. U.S. Production Availability

Is an equivalent product produced in the United States?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

If Yes, explain why U.S. product is not a viable alternative:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Known U.S. Producers (if any):
[________________________________]

C. Economic Harm Analysis

Describe the economic harm caused by the Section 301 tariffs:

☐ Increased costs to business
Amount: $[____________________] annually

☐ Reduced competitiveness
Explain: [________________________________]

☐ Potential job losses
Number of jobs at risk: [____________________]

☐ Harm to U.S. consumers
Explain: [________________________________]

☐ Other harm:
[________________________________]

Detailed Economic Impact Statement:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

D. Strategic Importance to China

Does the product relate to China's industrial policies (Made in China 2025)?
☐ Yes ☐ No

Is the product related to:
☐ Next-generation information technology
☐ High-end numerical control machinery and robotics
☐ Aerospace and aviation equipment
☐ Maritime engineering equipment and high-tech ships
☐ Advanced rail equipment
☐ Energy saving and new energy vehicles
☐ Electrical equipment
☐ Agricultural machinery and equipment
☐ New materials
☐ Biopharmaceuticals and high-performance medical devices
☐ None of the above

If related, explain why exclusion is still warranted:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

SECTION 6: PRIOR EXCLUSIONS AND RELATED REQUESTS

A. Prior Exclusion History

Has an exclusion been previously granted for this product?
☐ Yes ☐ No

If Yes:
- Previous Exclusion Number: [____________________]
- Effective Dates: [__/__/____] to [__/__/____]
- Status: ☐ Expired ☐ Extended ☐ Revoked

B. Related Pending Requests

Are there other exclusion requests pending for the same or similar products?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

If Yes, provide details: [________________________________]

C. Similar Granted Exclusions

Are you aware of exclusions granted for similar products?
☐ Yes ☐ No

If Yes, cite relevant exclusion(s):
[________________________________]

SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Supply Chain Documentation

☐ Purchase orders/contracts with Chinese supplier
☐ Correspondence with alternative suppliers
☐ Quotes from U.S. and third-country suppliers
☐ Supply chain analysis/flowchart
☐ Other: [____________________]

B. Economic Impact Documentation

☐ Financial statements showing tariff impact
☐ Price increase documentation
☐ Customer impact letters
☐ Employment data
☐ Other: [____________________]

C. Technical Documentation

☐ Product specifications
☐ Technical drawings
☐ Certificates of analysis
☐ Quality certifications
☐ Other: [____________________]

SECTION 8: CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that:

☐ All information provided in this exclusion request is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

☐ I am authorized to submit this request on behalf of the requester.

☐ I understand that false statements may subject me to penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.

☐ I will promptly notify USTR of any material changes to the information provided.

☐ I have made good faith efforts to source the product from outside China.

☐ I understand that the exclusion, if granted, is specific to the product described herein.

Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

Date: [__/__/____]

SECTION 9: SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Electronic Filing

Submit through the USTR Comment Portal:
https://comments.ustr.gov

Note: Create an account and follow instructions for the applicable docket.

B. Docket Information

Check Federal Register for current docket numbers and deadlines.

Current docket information: [To be completed based on current notice]

C. Processing Timeline

• USTR review period: Varies by notice
• Public comment period typically follows
• Decisions published in Federal Register

SECTION 10: EXTENSION REQUEST (IF APPLICABLE)

If seeking extension of existing exclusion:

Original Exclusion Number: [____________________]

Current Expiration Date: [__/__/____]

Extension Period Requested: [____________________]

A. Extension Criteria

Why is additional time needed?
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

What efforts have been made to shift sourcing since original exclusion?
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

What is the realistic timeline for sourcing shift?
[________________________________]

Will extending the exclusion contribute to shifting sourcing outside China?
☐ Yes ☐ No

Explain: [________________________________]

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• USTR Section 301 Portal: https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions
• USTR Comment Portal: https://comments.ustr.gov
• Federal Register Section 301 Notices
• HTSUS Classification: https://hts.usitc.gov
• CBP Rulings Online Search: https://rulings.cbp.gov

CURRENT STATUS OF SECTION 301 EXCLUSIONS

As of January 2026:
- 178 exclusions extended to November 10, 2026
- Check USTR website for current exclusion status and new exclusion request opportunities
- Exclusion process criteria focus on: availability from non-Chinese sources, efforts to shift supply chains, and whether extension will contribute to sourcing shift

LEGAL NOTICES

Scope of Exclusion: If granted, exclusions apply only to products meeting the precise description in the exclusion notice. Importers must ensure products match the exclusion language exactly.

Retroactive Refunds: Some exclusions may allow for retroactive refunds of duties paid. Check specific exclusion notice for refund procedures.

Compliance: Granting of an exclusion does not relieve importers of other compliance obligations including country of origin marking, antidumping/countervailing duties, and other requirements.

This template is provided for educational and informational purposes only. USTR exclusion criteria and processes change frequently. Consult with a qualified trade attorney and verify current requirements before submission.