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

A Section 301 measure is a trade remedy authorized under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act. It can impose an additional duty on covered goods from a specified country, on top of the normal customs duty and other applicable charges. The measure title may describe the policy concern, but the legal scope is controlled by the official notice, product list, tariff provisions, and any later amendments.

This type of measure typically affects U.S. importers of merchandise whose country of origin is covered and whose tariff classification falls within the listed scope. The importer is generally responsible for declaring the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, country of origin, and any required additional tariff provision. It matters because an additional duty can change the landed cost, entry documentation, and recordkeeping requirements; a customs broker can help, but the importer remains responsible for accurate information.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification and compare it with the official Section 301 tariff provisions, product descriptions, and exclusions.
• Determine the product’s customs country of origin using the applicable substantial-transformation rules; do not rely only on the shipping country.
• Check the official measure notice and current U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance for amendments, exclusions, suspension, or special entry instructions.
• Review commercial invoices, bills of materials, and supplier records so the declared origin and product description can be supported.
• Ask a customs broker or trade attorney to review ambiguous classification, origin, forced-labor supply-chain concerns, or eligibility for an exclusion before entry.