Here is an interesting read from New York Times on why the supply chain is as discombobulated as it is and how it could be this way for some time. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/business/shortages-supply-chain.html
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As per an article from February 4, 2021, the epic congestion that is hitting the ports of Long Beach and LA is anticipated to last until June 2021 thanks, in part, to record year imports and lower workforce due to COVID-19. In order to help combat the congestion, CMA CGM announced a direct route from
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Any exclusions that have not already expired will be expiring December 31st, 2020 as of right now. With a new administration change to happen in January, there’s no telling what happens over the next few months. It’s possible the exclusions could be renewed, or hoping for the best, that the Section 301 duties are nixed
On July 23, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published Federal Register (FR) Notice 85 FR 44563 on certain exclusions from the Section 301 duty related to goods from China ($300B Action – Tranche 4). This would be the HTS 9903.88.15, which is indicated on the line above your normal tariff code. These product exclusions