Section 301 Tariffs on China (2026): Lists, Rates & Exclusions
Section 301 duties on China stack on MFN: 25% for Lists 1–3, 7.5% for List 4A, per-code review increases (solar 50%), plus the global 301 China tier of 12.5% since 2026-07-24. 178 product exclusions run through 2026-11-10.
Section 301 duties under the Trade Act of 1974 stack on top of the MFN base rate for goods of Chinese origin, reported through Chapter 99 headings 9903.88.xx. The original lists carry 25% / 7.5%, four-year-review products carry more, and since 2026-07-24 a separate global 301 tier (12.5% for China) applies. Try the calculator below to see every layer for your code.
The four lists: rates and effective dates
| List | Effective | Coverage | Additional rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| List 1 | 2018-07-06 | ~$34B — industrial, aerospace | 25% |
| List 2 | 2018-08-23 | ~$16B | 25% |
| List 3 | 2018-09-24 | ~$200B | 25% |
| List 4A | 2019-09-01 | ~$120B — mostly consumer goods | 7.5% |
List membership = 8/10-digit HTS code plus Chinese origin. Review increases (e.g., solar cells at 50% from 2025-01-01) replace the base list rate per code. Look up codes at USITC HTS.
Exclusions and the review
Exclusions are windowed: the current 178 China 301 exclusions run through 2026-11-10 (FR 2025-21671) with no automatic extension; four were re-mapped to new statistical breakouts effective 2026-07-01 (FR 2026-17925). Four-year-review increases stack on the list rates. FR 2025-21671 · FR 2026-17925
Try your code
Every layer is traceable to official text: enter your HTS code and origin to see the full MFN + 301 + global 301 + fee stack. For the deep background, read the Section 301 (2026) guide.
Estimations uniquement. Ne constitue ni un conseil en douane, ni fiscal, ni juridique. Les droits réellement dus sont déterminés par les douanes américaines (CBP).
Frequently asked questions
What are the current Section 301 rates on China?
The original lists still carry 25% (Lists 1–3) and 7.5% (List 4A), with per-code four-year-review increases (solar cells 50% from 2025-01-01); since 2026-07-24 the global 301 program stacks another 12.5% for China. All layers are ad valorem on declared value and add without compounding.
Sources : FR 2026-15181 (91 FR 47318)
When do the China product exclusions expire?
The current 178 China product exclusions run through 2026-11-10 with no automatic extension — watch the Federal Register (the Tariff Radar tracks it). Four exclusions were re-mapped to new HTS statistical breakouts effective 2026-07-01; re-check the 10-digit code before entry.
Sources : FR 2025-21671 · FR 2026-17925
How do I find my product's list and total duty?
List membership = your 8/10-digit HTS code plus Chinese origin, reported via Chapter 99 headings 9903.88.xx. Enter the code and origin in the calculator to see every layer: MFN, China 301, the global 301 tier, and fees.
Sources : USITC HTS