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

A Section 301 measure is a U.S. trade remedy used in response to certain acts, policies, or practices associated with a foreign country. In this case, the measure is identified as relating to Israel and forced-labor concerns. The measure may impose an additional duty on qualifying products, separate from the normal customs duty and other applicable fees.

The measure typically affects importers bringing covered merchandise from the specified country, but coverage is determined by the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, and any stated exclusions or special rules. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the correct classification and origin and for paying all applicable duties. An additional duty is often identified by a special Chapter 99 tariff provision, which must be reported along with the product’s ordinary Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification. Verify the official measure details before relying on the title alone.

What to check

• Confirm whether the product’s exact HTSUS classification appears in the official list of covered tariff lines.
• Determine the product’s customs country of origin; shipping from Israel does not automatically establish Israeli origin.
• Check the applicable Chapter 99 provision, additional-duty instructions, exclusions, quota rules, and any product-specific conditions.
• Review the measure’s official source for amendments, effective dates, termination notices, and entry or liquidation guidance.
• Keep supporting records for classification, origin, supply-chain due diligence, and any claimed exclusion; consult a customs broker or trade attorney when the facts are uncertain.