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North American Member News April 2025

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30 April 2025

Author:

Eileen Supko

Update Regarding Fees on Chinese Carriers and Vessels in U.S.

As reported in the March Member News, in February, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) invited comments from the public on proposed Section 301 actions aimed to obtain the elimination of China’s acts, policies, and practices targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. In this Section 301 investigation, USTR has found China’s acts, policies, and practices to be unreasonable and to burden or restrict US commerce.

To remedy China’s market power over global supply, pricing, and access in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, USTR proposed to impose certain fees and restrictions on international maritime transport services related to Chinese ship operators and Chinese-built ships, as well as to promote the transport of U.S. goods on U.S. vessels.

In mid-April, the USTR finalized its action associated with its Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The final rule was modified significantly from the proposed rule due to extensive feedback from stakeholders. As related to nuclear fuel maritime transport, which are typically carried out in smaller ships, ships below 55,000 DWT have been exempted from fees.

The Federal Register Notice that outlines the final actions can be found here.

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