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Section 301 tariffs on shock absorbers from China

Section 301 of the 1974 US Trade Act authorizes the President to impose unilateral tariffs against countries engaging in unfair trade practices.

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Section 301 of the 1974 US Trade Act authorizes the President to impose unilateral tariffs against countries engaging in unfair trade practices.

Since 2018, the US has applied these duties broadly to Chinese-origin goods, including shock absorbers, to address alleged intellectual property theft, forced technology transfer, and market access…

Tariffs are differentiated by HS code and subject to administrative reviews and exclusion procedures, creating substantial cost and planning uncertainty for importers and suppliers.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-tariffs-china

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Section 301 of the 1974 US Trade Act authorizes the President to impose unilateral tariffs against countries engaging in unfair trade practices. Since 2018, the US has applied these duties broadly to Chinese-origin goods, including shock absorbers, to address alleged intellectual property theft, forced technology transfer, and market access obstruction. Tariffs are differentiated by HS code and subject to administrative reviews and exclusion procedures, creating substantial cost and planning uncertainty for importers and suppliers.

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