US brings in Section 301 tariffs on goods linked to forced labour
The US Trade Representative finalised a Section 301 action on 23 July 2026, with additional import duties applying from 24 July 2026 to goods tied to forced lab
reg: US Section 301
jur: US
status: Duties in force
date: 2026-07-24
what changed: The US Trade Representative finalised a Section 301 action on 23 July 2026, with additional import duties applying from 24 July 2026 to goods tied to forced labour in supply chains.
so what: If you ship to the US, check whether your product lines fall under the new duties and keep labour due-diligence records ready.
what to check: Whether your US-bound products are in scope of the Section 301 action
That supplier labour due-diligence evidence is on file
applies to: Exporters and importers selling into the US market
source: Office of the US Trade Representative
source url: https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations