USTR Extends Tariff Exclusions on Smartwatches, LCD TV Components

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative extended List 4 Section 301 tariff exclusions to Dec. 31 on 87 Harmonized Tariff Schedule categories of Chinese imports, including LCD TV main board assemblies (HTS 8529.90.1300) and modules (HTS 9013.80.9000) that Element Electronics sources to assemble finished sets in South Carolina for sale through Walmart and other big-box retailers (see 2006090056). The exclusions were to expire Tuesday. Also extended were exclusions on smartwatches, fitness trackers and Bluetooth tracking devices (HTS 8517.62.0090), plus wireless audio receivers for smart speakers (HTS 8518.22.0000). USTR will let expire more than half the 200 exclusions it granted.