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

A Section 301 measure is a U.S. trade action that imposes an additional duty on goods linked to a specified country or trade concern. The extra duty is generally added on top of the normal customs duty and other applicable import charges; it does not replace the product’s ordinary tariff classification or duty treatment.

For an importer, the key terms are HTSUS classification, country of origin, product scope, and additional duty. A measure described as relating to forced labor may reflect a trade-policy concern, but the importer must rely on the official measure text and its scope—not the title alone—to determine whether a product is covered. Coverage can depend on the product’s tariff provision, origin, entry timing, exclusions, and any special filing instructions. Customs-broker or trade-counsel review may be appropriate when the scope or origin is uncertain.

What to check

• Read the official Section 301 notice and product-specific annex to confirm the covered HTSUS provisions, countries, scope, exclusions, and entry requirements.
• Verify the product’s HTSUS classification and country of origin; do not assume that shipping from Angola alone establishes origin.
• Check whether the measure is assessed as an additional duty and confirm the correct entry line, Chapter 99 provision, and reporting instructions with your broker.
• Review the relevant entry date and any amendments, exclusions, or expiration provisions in current official sources.
• Keep supply-chain records supporting origin, manufacturing steps, supplier information, and any forced-labor due diligence relevant to the goods.