Notice of Action: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Targeting of the Semiconductor Industry for Dominance
USTR Section 301 action · Tariff action
The United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative) has determined that China's acts, policies, and practices are actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and that appropriate responsive action includes taking tariff action now on semiconductors from China, with an initial tariff level of 0 percent, increasing in 18 months on June 23, 2027, to a rate to be announced not fewer than 30 days prior to that date, as described below.
Frequently asked questions
What does Federal Register notice 2025-23912 — Notice of Action: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Targeting of the Semiconductor Industry for Dominance — require?
“The United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative) has determined that China's acts, policies, and practices are actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and that appropriate responsive action includes taking tariff action now on semiconductors from China, with an initial tariff level of 0 percent, increasing in 18 months on June 23, 2027, to a rate to be announced not fewer than 30 days prior to that date, as described below.” Importers affected by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2025-23912 and when does it take effect?
The Office of the United States Trade Representative issued notice 2025-23912. It was published on 29 Dec 2025; the notice states no single effective date, so the Federal Register text governs timing. Classified as a notice under the Other Section 301 Actions matter.
Where can I verify notice 2025-23912?
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.