Section 301 (Forced Labor) – New US Additional Duties - S-GE
New US additional duties under Section 301 on goods linked to forced labor from China. Affects importers of Chinese-origin goods, especially apparel and electronics.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 24, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. China-sourced sellers, apparel importers, electronics importers, dropship-to-DTC businesses should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; duties apply to goods entered on or after effective date (check CBP notice).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
US imposed additional Section 301 duties on goods from China associated with forced labor.
Who it affects
China-sourced sellers, apparel importers, electronics importers, dropship-to-DTC businesses
What you must do
Review supply chains for forced labor risk, reclassify HS codes, and ensure compliance with CBP forced labor enforcement.
Deadline
Immediate; duties apply to goods entered on or after effective date (check CBP notice).
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