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

A Section 301 measure is a U.S. trade action authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. It may impose an additional duty on merchandise connected to a specified country, product description, or tariff classification. The label “forced-labor” describes the policy context shown for this measure; the actual legal coverage must be confirmed from the official measure text and tariff instructions.

This type of measure typically affects importers whose goods are entered as products of the named country, or whose goods fall within the listed Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classifications. The additional duty is generally separate from the ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to other duties, fees, or trade remedies. Importers should verify country of origin, HTSUS classification, entry requirements, exclusions, and whether duties can be combined. Classification and origin decisions may require a customs broker or trade counsel.

What to check

• Confirm the official Section 301 scope, including covered HTSUS numbers, product descriptions, country-of-origin rules, exclusions, and any applicable notes.
• Review the product’s HTSUS classification and obtain a binding ruling or qualified customs advice when classification is uncertain.
• Document substantial-transformation analysis, supplier information, production records, and other evidence supporting the declared country of origin.
• Check whether the additional duty is reported separately from the normal duty and whether it may be combined with other trade measures or fees.
• Recheck official CBP and U.S. Trade Representative guidance before entry, especially when the product, supplier, manufacturing location, or tariff classification changes.