Section 232 and Section 301 Duties
Section 232 duties are levied on imports found by the U.S. Department of Commerce to threaten national security, under the Trade Expansion Act of 1963. Section 301 duties and other restrictions on imported goods apply after an investigation by the United States Trade Representative of alleged unfair foreign trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The attorneys at Smith & Yuskaitis PLLC have saved clients millions of dollars by obtaining exclusions from Section 232 and Section 301 duties. We also provide strategic guidance to mitigate the impact of these additional duties and restrictions on imports imposed under Section 232 and Section 301.
Strategic Legal Guidance on Section 232 and Section 301 Duties
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the United States Trade Representative to investigate and address unfair foreign trade practices, including intellectual property violations and market restrictions. If violations are found, the United States can impose duties or other trade restrictions on imported goods from targeted countries, such as China.
Understanding Section 232 Duties
Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1963, the U.S. Department of Commerce investigates whether specific imports pose a threat to national security. If such a threat is identified, the government may impose tariffs or other trade restrictions to protect domestic industries. Section 232 duties have primarily affected imports such as steel, aluminum, and other critical materials.
Understanding Section 301 Duties
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate and address unfair foreign trade practices, including intellectual property violations and market restrictions. If violations are found, the U.S. government can impose duties or other trade restrictions on imported goods from targeted countries, such as China.
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