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

A Section 301 measure is a U.S. trade action addressing what the United States determines to be an unfair or unreasonable foreign trade practice. A measure described as relating to forced labor may impose an additional duty on covered goods connected with the named country, but the official measure text controls the exact scope and legal basis. Do not assume that every product from Morocco is covered.

For an importer, this is an additional duty, also called an additional tariff or trade-remedy duty, that may apply on top of the normal HTSUS duty and other import charges. Coverage usually depends on the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, entry date, and any product exclusions or special instructions. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care, including accurate classification, origin analysis, and duty payment.

What to check

• Check the official measure language, HTSUS provisions, product descriptions, and any listed exclusions rather than relying only on the title.
• Confirm the product’s 10-digit HTSUS classification and whether the measure applies to that classification or to a broader product description.
• Determine the product’s country of origin under U.S. origin rules; the shipping country, seller location, and country of origin may differ.
• Review the measure’s effective-date and entry requirements in official CBP or U.S. Trade Representative guidance before filing an entry.
• Keep supplier records, bills of materials, production information, and forced-labor due-diligence documents; ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain classifications or origin questions.