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

A Section 301 measure is a U.S. trade action addressing an act, policy, or practice that the United States considers unreasonable, discriminatory, or burdensome to U.S. commerce. A measure described as involving forced labor and Türkiye may impose an additional duty on covered merchandise connected to that country, beyond the normal customs duty. The measure’s official product scope, origin rules, and effective provisions control—not the short title alone.

This can affect importers of merchandise made in, substantially transformed in, or otherwise covered by the measure’s stated country and product criteria. The additional duty is generally assessed in addition to ordinary customs charges, so it can change landed cost and entry calculations. Because forced-labor actions can also involve separate import-prohibition or detention rules, confirm the exact legal authority and requirements with official sources or a qualified customs broker.

What to check

• Read the official measure, product description, and tariff-list instructions; do not rely only on the headline or a country name.
• Confirm the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, country of origin, and any substantial-transformation analysis.
• Check whether the measure applies to the merchandise as entered, including relevant exclusions, exceptions, or certification requirements.
• Calculate the additional duty separately from ordinary duty, merchandise processing charges, and other applicable fees.
• Review supply-chain records for forced-labor risk and retain documents supporting origin, classification, production, and compliance claims.