Zhongjing Cross - border News: At 0:00 on August 29, 2025, Eastern Time in the United States, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) officially released the announcement "USTR Extends Certain Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs", making an important adjustment to the Section 301 tariff exemption policy for goods of Chinese origin. The partial tariff exclusion treatment that was originally scheduled to expire on August 31, 2025, will be extended to November 29, 2025, buying nearly three months of buffer time for Chinese cross - border sellers and manufacturers in related fields.

1. Exemption Extension Effective: From the date of the announcement, goods of Chinese origin within the list can be temporarily exempt from the 25% additional tariff under the U.S. "Section 301 Investigation" before November 29, 2025, and only need to be declared for entry according to the regular tariff standard.
2. Scope of Covered Goods: A total of 178 types of goods are involved in this extension, which are divided into two major categories: 164 types of original exempt goods: continuing the previously approved tariff exclusion qualification, covering multiple fields such as electronic components, mechanical accessories, and textile raw materials.

14 types of goods newly added to the exemption list in September 2024: Centered on solar energy manufacturing equipment, they include key products such as photovoltaic module production line accessories and silicon wafer cutting equipment, further supporting the export of the new energy industry chain to the United States.

Declaration Notes: Relevant enterprises need to verify the 10 - digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes of goods to ensure they are completely matched with the exemption list announced by the USTR. For goods imported during the exemption period, it is necessary to indicate "Subject to the extension of Section 301 tariff exemption" when declaring for customs.

Market Impact and Zhongjing's Tips:

From an industry perspective, this extension has significant benefits for two major areas. First, for mechanical parts and electronic components enterprises in the traditional manufacturing industry that rely on the US market, they can use the exemption period to stabilize costs and orders. Second, for exporters of solar energy equipment in the new energy industry, they can reduce tariff costs in the global photovoltaic market competition and enhance the price competitiveness of their products. This exemption is a "temporary extension" and not a permanent policy.

Zhongjing Cross - border suggests: Check the existing inventory and orders to be shipped, and reasonably plan the shipment rhythm in combination with the exemption period. Continuously pay attention to subsequent developments and be alert to possible adjustments in the tariff policy after the exemption period ends. Zhongjing will track the changes in the tariff policy in real - time to help Chinese cross - border enterprises avoid trade risks and seize market opportunities.