USTR Extends Product Exclusions for Chinese Imports Until November 2026
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Key Dates
The exclusions are now extended until 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on November 9, 2026. This means goods that fit the product exclusion descriptions and are entered for consumption or removed from warehouses on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 30, 2025, and before 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on November 9, 2026, will be affected.
Background
USTR reviews product exclusions and their timelines. On December 29, 2023, USTR asked the public to comment on extending 352 exclusions and 77 COVID-related exclusions. In May 2024, 164 exclusions were extended through May 31, 2025. In September 2024, fourteen new exclusions for solar equipment were added, effective from January 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025. In June 2025, USTR further extended the 178 exclusions until August 31, 2025, then for 90 more days until November 29, 2025.
On September 16, 2025, USTR asked the public for comments on possible further extensions. Comments needed to focus on product availability from other countries, efforts to source products outside China, and the impact on U.S. interests.
Recent Trade Deal
On November 1, 2025, the White House announced a trade and economic deal between President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China. Under this deal, the United States will extend the 178 exclusions until November 10, 2026. China agreed to extend its own exclusions until December 31, 2026, to help with U.S. goods purchases.
Details of the Extension
The U.S. Trade Representative has authority under the Trade Act of 1974 to modify or end actions based on investigations. Section 307(a)(1) permits these changes if impacts on U.S. trade change or new directives are given by the President.
The recent decision to extend the 178 exclusions was made after reviewing public feedback, advisory committee advice, and presidential direction. 147 exclusions received supportive comments, pointing out that some products are available only in small quantities outside China and more time is needed to change suppliers. Ten exclusions got opposing comments, stating that some products are available outside China and expressing other concerns.
The exclusions are available for any product that matches the product descriptions and Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes listed in the federal notices. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will give guidance on how to follow the rules.
Annex A: Heading 9903.88.69
All exclusions under heading 9903.88.69 and related HTSUS notes are extended. The effective dates are for goods entered after November 30, 2025, and before November 9, 2026. The article description date in the HTSUS will be updated to reflect the new deadline.
Annex B: Heading 9903.88.70
All exclusions under heading 9903.88.70 and related HTSUS notes are also extended between November 30, 2025, and November 9, 2026. The date in the HTSUS will be changed to show November 9, 2026.
Further changes and extensions can be considered by the USTR as needed.
For questions, contact Senior Associate General Counsel Philip Butler at the USTR.
Jennifer Thornton, General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative, authorized this notice.
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