Forced-labor Section 301 — Jordan — 10% additional duty

A Section 301 measure is a U.S. trade action that can impose an additional duty on specified goods from a particular country. The measure is applied in addition to the product’s normal tariff classification and any other applicable trade measures. The product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) number, country of origin, and the measure’s scope determine whether it applies.

The phrase “forced labor” should be reviewed carefully. U.S. forced-labor enforcement is commonly associated with separate rules, including Section 307 of the Tariff Act, which can restrict entry of goods made with forced labor. A listing described as Section 301 may concern an additional duty, while forced-labor concerns may create a separate admissibility issue. Importers should verify the official measure text and consult a customs broker or trade counsel when the descriptions overlap or are unclear.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification; do not rely only on a supplier’s tariff code.
• Verify the product’s customs country of origin, including where substantial transformation occurred, rather than using only the shipping country.
• Read the official Section 301 scope and check whether the exact HTSUS provision, product description, and any exclusions match the shipment.
• Check whether a separate forced-labor restriction, detention, Withhold Release Order, or other admissibility measure may apply; additional duty and admissibility are different issues.
• Keep bills of materials, production records, origin support, and supplier due-diligence documents, and ask a customs broker or trade attorney to review uncertain cases.