If I provide comments to USTR on my imported product and its possible inclusion on a retaliation list (or to a foreign government regarding retaliation against U.S. exports), does that ensure that my imported/exported product will not be subject to increased duties?

If my imported/exported product is not currently on the retaliation list, does this guarantee it will not be on the retaliation list in the future?

How long will increased duties remain in place on imported products affected by retaliation lists?

Does the U.S. government try to resolve conflicts before they rise to the level of retaliation?

Where can I find a list of current Section 301 cases?

I still have more questions about Section 301 and how it works.

Where can I find all Federal Register notices?

Where can I go to get more information on U.S. trade laws?

What can I do if I feel an unfair trade practice is hindering the import of a product crucial to the operation of my business?

What are some other sources of information?

 

If I provide comments to USTR on my imported product and its possible inclusion on a retaliation list (or to a foreign government regarding retaliation against U.S. exports), does that ensure that my imported/exported product will not be subject to increased duties?

No. Providing comment to USTR during a public comment period for Section 301 does not guarantee your imported product will not be subject to increased duties. However, the U.S. government carefully considers all comments submitted in order to reduce to the extent possible the adverse impact of increased import duties to U.S. consumers and producers. The U.S. government cannot speak to the public comment processes of foreign government retaliatory actions against U.S. exports. [Back to top]

If my imported/exported product is not currently on the retaliation list, does this guarantee it will not be on the retaliation list in the future?

No. There is no guarantee that your imported product may not be on a future retaliation list. The U.S. government evaluates each potential retaliation on a case-by-case basis in order to best minimize any potential adverse impact on U.S. producers and consumers. The U.S. government cannot speak to the potential composition of product lists subject to foreign government retaliatory actions against U.S. exports. [Back to top]

How long will increased duties remain in place on imported products affected by retaliation lists?

Increased duties applied to U.S. imports as a result of retaliatory action under Section 301 remain in place until the unfair trade practice is removed by the foreign country in question, or when the U.S. government reaches a settlement with the foreign country. [Back to top]

Does the U.S. government try to resolve conflicts before they rise to the level of retaliation?

Yes. Resolving trade disputes amicably is always the goal of the administration. In fact, the vast majority of disputes are resolved satisfactorily without the need for retaliatory measures. [Back to top]

Where can I find a list of current Section 301 cases?

Go to the Web site of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to view the active Section 301 cases. USTR is responsible for updating this site. [Back to top]

I still have more questions about Section 301 and how it works.

Please visit the Industry Trade Policy webpages for more information. [Back to top]

Where can I find all Federal Register notices?

Please visit the Government Printing Office Web site. [Back to top]

Where can I go to get more information on U.S. trade laws?
Visit the Web sites of the Commerce Department's Chief Counsel for International Commerce or the U.S. Trade Representative , or see business.gov.

What can I do if I feel an unfair trade practice is hindering the import of a product crucial to the operation of my business?

If you have concerns about possible barriers to free trade, visit the Department of Commerce's Trade Compliance Center Web site, visit the USTR Web site, or call 1-888-473-USTR.

What are some other sources of information?

U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Compliance Center

United States Trade Representative

Small Business Administration

U.S. Customs Service

U.S. International Trade Commission

USITC Tariff Information Center

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