Request for Comments on Whether Particular Exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation Warrant Further Extension
USTR Section 301 action · Comment request
In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain products of China. There are currently 178 effective exclusions. USTR has extended these exclusions several times, including by providing a recent 90-day extension to further extend the exclusions through November 29, 2025. USTR invites public comment on whether any of the 178 effective exclusions warrant further extension beyond November 29, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What does Federal Register notice 2025-17894 — Request for Comments on Whether Particular Exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and… — require?
“In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain products of China. There are currently 178 effective exclusions. USTR has extended these exclusions several times, including by providing a recent 90-day extension to further extend the exclusions through November 29, 2025. USTR invites public comment on whether any of the 178 effective exclusions warrant further extension beyond November 29, 2025.” Importers affected by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2025-17894 and when does it take effect?
The Office of the United States Trade Representative issued notice 2025-17894. It was published on 16 Sep 2025; the notice states no single effective date, so the Federal Register text governs timing. Classified as a notice under the Technology Transfer & IP matter.
Where can I verify notice 2025-17894?
The authoritative text is the Federal Register document itself, reachable via the Source link on this page. ExportSonar mirrors metadata only (snapshot fetched 18 Oct 2026, 01:46 UTC); when the two differ, the Federal Register record wins.