Forced-labor Section 301 — Peru — 12.5% additional duty

This is an additional import duty measure identified as a Section 301 action and associated with goods connected to Peru. Section 301 is a U.S. trade-law authority used to impose trade remedies in response to certain foreign government acts, policies, or practices. The “forced-labor” wording signals that the measure relates to supply-chain labor concerns, but the official notice and implementing instructions control the legal scope.

The measure typically affects importers of covered merchandise when the goods meet the specified product description, tariff classification, country-of-origin rules, and any stated entry or exclusion conditions. The additional duty is separate from the normal HTSUS duty rate and may apply even when the ordinary tariff rate is low or zero. Importers must report the correct HTSUS classification, customs value, country of origin, and any required additional-duty tariff provision to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

What to check

• Read the official measure notice and CBP instructions to confirm the covered products, origin rules, effective entry conditions, and any exclusions.
• Verify the product’s HTSUS classification and country of origin; do not rely only on the shipping country or a supplier’s description.
• Review the supply chain for forced-labor indicators, including materials and processing in third countries, and retain supporting due-diligence records.
• Confirm whether the additional duty is calculated separately from ordinary duties, trade remedies, fees, or other import charges.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous product scope, origin, valuation, or exclusion issues before entry.