Toronto, December 9, 2019
The next round of China tariffs, scheduled to go into effect December 15th, 2019 at 15%, includes cell phones, laptop computers, video game consoles, certain toys, computer monitors, and certain items of footwear and clothing. This round covers goods listed in Annex C, also referred to as List 4B of the $300 Billion Trade Action.
As a reminder, importers may request product exclusions from List 4A of the $300 Billion Trade Action until January 31, 2020.
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) have also issued (2) retroactive exclusion lists to the $200 Billion Trade Action in November:
Exclusions Granted November 13, 2019
Exclusions Granted November 29, 2019
For more information, please call Brian Rowe, Director – Customs Compliance & Regulatory Affairs at (905) 882-4880, ext. 213.