U.S.–China "30-for-30" List: Which Chinese Goods May Get Lower Tariffs
Washington and Beijing published a 77-line list of Chinese goods being considered for reduced U.S. tariffs. It's a candidate list, not a rate cut. Here's what's on it, what the fine print excludes, and what to do now.
On September 27, 2026, the White House published the first work product of the new U.S.–China Board of Trade. It consists of two lists of goods, each worth roughly $30 billion in 2024 trade. Both sides will consider these goods "with a view toward providing reduced tariff treatment to those goods in a reciprocal manner." The U.S. list covers 77 HTSUS lines of Chinese-origin goods, mostly consumer products.
The key point: no duty has changed yet
This is a list to be considered, not a tariff cut. The documents give no new rate, no effective date, and no indication of which duty layer would be reduced (the base MFN rate, Section 301 or the FLIP 301 surcharge). According to the Terms of Reference, reductions "will be determined and implemented in accordance with each side's domestic legal processes." That means a Federal Register notice and CBP guidance still have to come.
Until then, keep filing and pricing on today's duty stack.
What was published
- A U.S. Import List: 77 HTSUS 8-digit lines of Chinese goods entering the U.S.
- A China Import List: U.S. goods entering China.
- Terms of Reference for the "30-for-30" framework and Working Procedures for the Board. The principals are Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Greer for the U.S., and Vice Premier He Lifeng for China.
- The lists are to be reviewed no more than once a year, and more products may be added later.
What's on the U.S. list
- Plastic tableware and kitchenware (3924.10.20, 3924.10.40) and plastic beads (3926.90.35)
- Home textiles: electric and wool blankets; non-cotton bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen; some curtains and wall hangings; non-cotton pillows and cushions (9404.90.20)
- Small household appliances: food processors and mixers, shavers, irons, microwave ovens, coffee makers, toasters, other domestic electrothermic appliances (8516.79), household scales and flashlights
- Seasonal goods: fireworks, filament Christmas-tree lamps, glass and wood Christmas ornaments
- Toys and leisure: toys (9503.00.00), billiards, coin-operated and table games, playing cards, balls, tennis and fishing gear, garden umbrellas, artificial flowers, sleeping bags, cosmetic brushes, and vacuum flasks up to 1 liter or over 2 liters
Read the ex-outs before you celebrate
Eight lines are marked "X" (ex-out). For these lines, only the product described is covered, not everything under that HTS code.
| HTS line | Covered | Not covered |
|---|---|---|
| 9401.71 / 9401.79 / 9401.80 (seats) | Children's highchairs, walkers, bouncers, child safety seats | Recliners, office, dining and folding chairs |
| 9403.70 (plastic furniture) | Children's play yards and enclosures | Cabinets, racks, other plastic furniture |
| 9503.00.00 (toys) | Toys without wireless features | RF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Bluetooth-enabled toys |
| 9404.90 (pillows, cushions) | Non-cotton (9404.90.20) | Cotton (9404.90.10) |
| 9617.00 (vacuum flasks) | Up to 1 L, or over 2 L | Over 1 L up to 2 L (9617.00.30) |
The last two rows are not ex-outs. They are gaps between neighboring lines, and they catch people out just as often.
What importers should do now
- Check your 8-digit HTS codes, not just the 6-digit heading. A code ending in
0000on a commercial invoice is not enough to confirm coverage. - Confirm the product facts that decide coverage: material (cotton or not), capacity, wireless features, and whether the item is made for children.
- Don't delay shipments or re-price contracts for a cut that has no date. If a reduction comes, it will apply to entries after the effective date in the implementing notice.
- Watch for a USTR Federal Register notice and a CBP CSMS message. Those will say which duty is reduced, by how much and from when. We'll post an update when they are published.
Not sure whether your product is on the list? Send us the product description and HTS code and we'll check it against the list for you.
Sources: The White House, U.S.-China Board of Trade (Sept 27, 2026); U.S. Import List (PDF); Terms of Reference for the 30-for-30 Framework (Sept 27, 2026).