New Section 301 “Forced Labor” Tariffs: What Brokers Need Today
Overnight, the Section 122 tariffs expired and a new Section 301 “forced labor” regime took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24. It applies 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries. The 99 codes and additional tariffs on every entry change, and the reporting sequence matters. Three quick-reference assets to help you and your customers get oriented fast:
The 301 Forced Labor Implementation
Who pays and who’s exempt: the 10% and 12.5% rate tiers by country, the capped economies, and the Chapter 99 filing notes brokers need on every entry.
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Exemptions & the 99 Codes That Apply
Every carve-out, from the in-transit grace window and Section 232 to USMCA, CAFTA-DR, civil aircraft and pharma, and the country-specific lists, each with the Chapter 99 heading to claim it.
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How to Apply the Exemptions
A seven-step decision tree for each entry line. The first YES exits with an exemption, ending in the correct Chapter 99 reporting sequence.
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