Notice of Conforming Amendment to Product Exclusion: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
USTR Section 301 action · Exclusion amendment
Effective July 1, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) implemented certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result of these changes, USTR is making a conforming amendment to an additional product exclusion associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.
Frequently asked questions
What does Federal Register notice 2026-20511 — Notice of Conforming Amendment to Product Exclusion: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology… — require?
“Effective July 1, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) implemented certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a result of these changes, USTR is making a conforming amendment to an additional product exclusion associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.” Importers affected by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2026-20511 and when does it take effect?
The Office of the United States Trade Representative issued notice 2026-20511. It was published on 07 Oct 2026 and takes effect on 01 Jul 2026. Classified as a notice under the Technology Transfer & IP matter.
Where can I verify notice 2026-20511?
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.