U.S. China Tariff update

Toronto, December9, 2019

The next round of China tariffs, scheduled to go into effect December 15th, 2019 at 15%, includes cell phones, laptop computers, video game consoles, certain toys, computer monitors, and certain items of footwear and clothing. This round covers

goods listed inAnnexC,

also referred to as List 4B of the $300 Billion Trade Action.

As a reminder, importers may

request product exclusions from List 4A

of the $300 Billion Trade Action until January 31, 2020.

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) have also issued (2) retroactive exclusion lists to the $200 Billion Trade Action inNovember:

Exclusions Granted November 13, 2019

Exclusions Granted November 29, 2019

For more information, please call Brian Rowe, Director – Customs Compliance & Regulatory Affairs at (905) 882-4880, ext. 213.