According to a USDA GAIN Report published on February 18, 2020, China-based companies are eligible to apply for this tariff exclusion process, which enumerates 150 agricultural and agricultural-related goods.
The nuts and dried fruits listed in this exclusion process are the following:
The nuts and dried fruits listed in this exclusion process are the following:
| HS Code | Product Description |
| 0802 5100 | Pistachios, in-shell |
Applicants shall submit evidence of an intent to purchase US goods, such as a signed contract.
In addition to the listed products, importers are allowed to apply for a tariff exclusion for any tariff line. However, tariff lines that have already received an exclusion do not need to apply again. For the non-enumerated commodities, the applicants must provide additional information regarding the impact of additional tariffs. The approved tariff exclusion application will only benefit the individual applicant, and will be tied to a certain product amount.
Applications are open from March 2, 2020.
USDA GAIN Report: China Announces a New Round of Tariff Exclusions
USDA GAIN Report: China Publishes FAQs on Tariff Exclusion Process
In addition to the listed products, importers are allowed to apply for a tariff exclusion for any tariff line. However, tariff lines that have already received an exclusion do not need to apply again. For the non-enumerated commodities, the applicants must provide additional information regarding the impact of additional tariffs. The approved tariff exclusion application will only benefit the individual applicant, and will be tied to a certain product amount.
Applications are open from March 2, 2020.
USDA GAIN Report: China Announces a New Round of Tariff Exclusions
USDA GAIN Report: China Publishes FAQs on Tariff Exclusion Process