USTR Says EU Tariffs to Apply to Goods Not Cleared by CBP as of Oct. 18; No Exclusions Process Planned

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative confirmed that European goods that are part of the Airbus action (see 1910020044) must clear customs before midnight on Oct. 18 in order to avoid an additional 25 percent or 10 percent duty. That means the applicability of the tariffs will be based on the date of entry and not the date of export.

Also, USTR said there will be no exclusions for importers of these goods, which include French wine, British apparel, European cheeses and butter, and some tools, as well as large Airbus aircraft.