CBP Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Section 301 Exclusion Extensions

Posted by Kelsay Calvaruso on 12/1/21 5:00 PM

On November 24, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #50183808, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance on the extensions of 81 Section 301 medical product exclusions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The extensions were announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on November 10, 2021. USTR also granted a transition period for the remaining 18 COVID-19 related exclusions, which expired on November 30, 2021. The 81 extended exclusions will expire on May 31, 2022.

CBP directs additional questions on Section 301 entry filing requirements to TradeRemedy@cbp.dhs.gov.

CSMS #50183808 can be found here:

https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-2fdbe80?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2

USTR’s notice can be found here:

https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/Extensions%20to%20COVID-19%20Exclusions%20-%20FRN%2011-8-21.pdf

Topics: CBP, Guidance, Exclusions, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Trade Remedies

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