USTR Requests Comments on Extending COVID Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs

The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that it is seeking public comments on whether to further extend COVID related product exclusions in the Section 301 tariff that is set to expire on February 28th, 2023. The exclusions cover 81 medical-care products. The USTR is considering if particular exclusions should extend for up to another six months. To allow for comments, an interim 75-day extension was granted for the exclusions, extending the current expiration date to May 15th. You must submit all comments through the online portal: https://comments.ustr.gov/.