In a Federal Register notice of May 17, 2023, the USTR announced that it is extending certain China 301 exclusions that had been put in place and/or previously extended to help address the COVID-19 pandemic. They were scheduled to expire on May 15, 2023.
Based on a variety of factors, including the consideration of public comments, the USTR announced that, of the 81 such exclusions currently in place, 77 are being extended until September 30, 2023. The remaining 4 such exclusions are being subjected to a transition period under which their expiration will be extended through May 31, 2023.
We have prepared the below schedules of those COVID-19 exclusions that are being extended through September 30, 2023 and those that are only being extended through May 31, 2023.
Please do not hesitate to contact Arthur Bodek or any other of our attorneys with any questions or to discuss further.
| HTS
(10-digit) |
Excluded Product | Section 301 List | Extension |
| 2805.11.0000 | Sodium metal (CAS No. 7440-23-5), in bulk solid form (described in statistical reporting number 2805.11.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3401.19.0000 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3401.30.5000 | Disposable cloths of nonwoven textile materials impregnated, coated or covered with organic surface-active preparations for washing the skin, put up for retail sale (described in statistical reporting number 3401.30.5000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3808.94.1000 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3808.94.5010 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3824.99.9297 | Silicon monoxide (SiO) (CAS No. 10097-28-6) in powder form (described in statistical reporting number 3824.99.9297) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3824.99.9297 | Mixtures containing 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol (CAS No. 108-01-0) (described in statistical reporting number 3824.99.9297) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3917.29.0090 | Molded acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) tubes, of a kind used to effect the sterile transfer of fluid from a bag or vial to another container, each tube measuring 7.5 cm or more but not exceeding 23 cm in length, with an inner diameter of less than 0.65 cm and an outer diameter of less than 9 cm, one end having been angle-cut to form a spike, and having an integrated flange, less than 3 cm in diameter (splash guard) near the spike end and removable polyethylene caps on each end, put up in sterile packing (described in statistical reporting number 3917.29.0090) | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3917.33.0000 | Flexible gas sampling tubes, pipes and hoses, of polyvinyl chloride, with lock connectors at each end (described in statistical reporting number 3917.33.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3917.33.0000 | Flexible oxygen tubes, pipes and hoses presented with integrated molded connectors, of polyvinyl chloride (described in statistical reporting number 3917.33.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3920.10.0000 | Rectangular sheets of high-density or low-density polyethylene, 111.75 cm to 215.9 cm in width, and 152.4 cm to 304.8 cm in length, with a sticker attached to mark the center of each sheet, of a kind used in hospital or surgery center operating rooms (described in statistical reporting number 3920.10.0000) | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3921.19.0000 | Sheets and strips consisting of both cross-linked polyethylene and ethylene vinyl acetate, of a width greater than 1 m but not greater than 1.5 m, and a length greater than 1.75 m but not greater than 2.6 m (described in statistical reporting number 3921.19.0000) | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3921.90.1500 | Polyethylene sheet and film laminated with spunbond-spunbond-spunbond nonwoven polypropylene fabric, measuring 1.12 m or more but not over 1.52 m in width and 1.93 m or more but not over 2.29 m in length, and weighing 55 g/m² or more but not exceeding 88 g/m² (described in statistical reporting number 3921.90.1500) | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3923.10.9000 | Container units of plastics, each comprising a tub and lid therefore, configured or fitted for the conveyance, packing, or dispensing of wet wipes (described in statistical reporting number 3923.10.9000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3923.21.0030 | Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene, reclosable, qualifying as Class 1 medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under product code NNI (described in statistical reporting number 3923.21.0030) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3923.21.0095 | Entire Provision | List 3 | May 31, 2023 |
| 3923.50.0000 | Injection molded polypropylene plastic caps or lids each weighing not over 24 grams designed for dispensing wet wipes (described in statistical reporting number 3923.50.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.20.9050 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.90.9910 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.90.9950 | Face shields of transparent plastics, whether or not assembled (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9950) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.90.9985 | Bowls of molded plastics, with clips for retaining guide wires during surgical procedures (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.90.9985 | Coverings, of plastics, designed to fit over wound sites or casts thereby forming a protective seal for keeping the covered area dry and debris free while showering or bathing (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.90.9985 | Single-use sterile drapes and covers of plastics, of a kind used to protect the sterile field in surgical operating rooms (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.90.9985 | Sterile decanters of polystyrene plastics, each of a kind used to transfer aseptic fluids or medication to and from sterile bags, vials or glass containers (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 3926.90.9985 | Disposable graduated medicine dispensing cups of plastics (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 4818.90.0020 | 4818.90.0000 prior to July 1, 2020; 4818.90.0020 or 4818.90.0080 effective July 1, 2020 | List 4 | May 31, 2023 |
| 4819.50.4060 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 5210.11.4040 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 5210.11.6020 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 5504.10.0000 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 5603.12.0090 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 5603.14.9090 | Entire Provision | List 3 | May 31, 2023 |
| 5603.92.0090 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 5603.93.0090 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6210.10.5010 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6210.10.5090 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6307.90.7200 | Entire Provision | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6307.90.9891 | Cold packs consisting of a single-use, instant, endothermic chemical reaction cold pack combined with a textile exterior lining (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6307.90.9891 | Hot packs of textile material, single-use (exothermic chemical reaction) (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6307.90.9891 | Laparotomy sponges of cotton (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6307.90.9891 | Single-use blood pressure cuff sleeves of textile materials (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6307.90.9891 | Single-use stethoscope covers (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6307.90.9891 | Woven gauze sponges of cotton in square or rectangular sizes (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020) | List 4 | September 30, 2023 |
| 6505.00.8015 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8413.20.0000 | Hand pumps (other than for fuel or lubricants, not fitted or designed to be fitted with a metering device), each used to dispense a metered quantity of liquid soap or sanitizer (described in statistical reporting number 8413.20.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8413.20.0000 | Hand pumps for liquids (other than those of subheading 8413.11 or 8413.19) of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastics (described in statistical reporting number 8413.20.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8421.39.8090 | Disposable plastic filters of a kind suitable for filtering and dehumidifying a patient’s breath in a medical device such as a gas analyzer (described in statistical reporting number 8421.39.8090) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8424.89.9000 | Dispensers of hand-cleaning or hand-sanitizing solutions, whether employing a manual pump or a proximity-detecting battery-operated pump, each article weighing not more than 3 kg (described in statistical reporting number 8424.89.9000) | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8424.90.9080 | Entire Provision | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8531.20.0040 | Indicator panels incorporating LEDs, designed for use in medical infusion equipment (described in statistical reporting number 8531.20.0040) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8537.10.9170 | Data input devices each with display capabilities of a kind used for magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) equipment, computed tomography (“CT”) equipment, intraoperative X-ray (“IXR”) equipment or patient monitors (described in statistical reporting number 8537.10.9170) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 8543.10.0000 | S-band and X-band linear accelerators designed for use in radiation surgery or radiation therapy equipment (described in statistical reporting number 8543.10.0000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9004.90.0010 | Protective Articles (described in statistical reporting number 9004.90.0000 prior to January 1, 2021; described in statistical reporting number 9004.90.0010 or 9004.90.0090 effective January 1, 2021). | List 4 | May 31, 2023 |
| 9011.80.0000 | Compound binocular optical microscopes (other than stereoscopic microscopes and microscopes for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection), each with magnification of 40X or more but not exceeding 1,000X, weighing not more than 3 kg (described in statistical reporting number 9011.80.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9011.80.0000 | Compound optical microscopes (other than stereoscopic microscopes and microscopes for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection), each with magnification of 40X or more but not exceeding 400X, weighing not more than 15 kg (described in statistical reporting number 9011.80.0000) | List 3 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.11.9000 | Disposable electrocardiograph (ECG) electrodes (described in statistical reporting number 9018.11.9000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.12.0000 | Ultrasonic scanning apparatus, each having dimensions not exceeding 122 cm by 77 cm by 127 cm, whether or not presented with transducer (described in statistical reporting number 9018.12.0000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.19.9530 | Blood pressure monitors suitable for use by medical professionals (described in statistical reporting number 9018.19.9530) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.19.9550 | Digital peak flow meters suitable for use by medical professionals (described in statistical reporting number 9018.19.9550) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.19.9550 | Fingertip pulse oximeters suitable for use by medical professionals (described in statistical reporting number 9018.19.9550) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.19.9560 | Disposable surface electrodes for Intra-operative neuromonitoring (“IONM”) systems, each composed of a surface electrode pad, an insulated wire, and a standard DIN 42802 connector (described in statistical reporting number 9018.19.9560) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.19.9560 | Bismuth germanate crystals with set dimensional and surface finish requirements and used as a detection element in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) detectors (described in statistical reporting number 9018.19.9560) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.19.9560 | Magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) patient enclosure devices, each incorporating radio frequency and gradient coils (described in statistical reporting number 9018.19.9560) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.19.9560 | Parts and accessories of capnography monitors (described in statistical reporting number 9018.19.9560) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.90.2000 | Otoscopes (described in statistical reporting number 9018.90.2000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.90.3000 | Anesthesia masks (described in statistical reporting number 9018.90.3000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.90.3000 | Anesthetic instruments and appliances suitable for use in medical or surgical sciences, and parts and accessories of the foregoing (described in statistical reporting number 9018.90.3000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.90.6000 | Electrosurgical cautery pencils with electrical connectors (described in statistical reporting number 9018.90.6000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9018.90.7580 | Printed circuit board assemblies designed for use in displaying operational performance of medical infusion equipment (described in statistical reporting number 9018.90.7580) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9022.12.0000 | Combined positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanners which utilize multiple PET gantries (frames) on a common base (described in statistical reporting number 9022.12.0000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9022.90.2500 | X-ray tables (described in statistical reporting number 9022.90.2500) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9022.90.4000 | X-ray tube housings and parts thereof (described in statistical reporting number 9022.90.4000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9022.90.6000 | Multi-leaf collimators of radiotherapy systems based on the use of X-ray (described in statistical reporting number 9022.90.6000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9022.90.6000 | Parts and accessories, of metal, for mobile X-ray apparatus (described in statistical reporting number 9022.90.6000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9022.90.6000 | Vertical stands specially designed to support, contain or adjust the movement of X-ray digital detectors, or the X-ray tube and collimator in complete X-ray diagnostic systems (described in statistical reporting number 9022.90.6000) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9022.90.9500 | Thermoplastic masks of polycaprolactone for the use of immobilizing patients, during the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, for radiography or radiotherapy (described in statistical reporting number 9022.90.9500) | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9025.19.8010 | Entire Provision | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9025.19.8020 | Entire Provision | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9025.19.8060 | Entire Provision | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9025.19.8085 | Entire Provision | List 2 | September 30, 2023 |
| 9027.90.5650 | Inoculator sets of plastics, each consisting of a plate with multiple wells, a display tray, and a lid; when assembled, the set measuring 105 mm or more but not exceeding 108 mm in width, 138 mm or more but not exceeding 140 mm in depth, and 6.5 mm or less in thickness (described in statistical reporting number 9027.90.5650). | List 1 | September 30, 2023 |
