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Modifies 19 U.S.C. 1321 by (1) replacing the opening matter of subsection (a) (striking '(a) The Secretary' and inserting 'In general'), (2) amending paragraph (2)(C) to change the $800 language to 'except as provided in subsection (b)(1), $800', (3) adjusting subsequent cross-references to 'paragraph', and (4) striking and replacing subsection (b) to add an exceptions provision that prohibits admitting duty‑free under subsection (a)(2)(C) articles that originate in a 'covered nation' (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 4872) and contains an additional subsection heading 'Other exceptions' with the text 'The Secretary.'
Adds a new section (403) to Subpart A of part I of title IV of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) establishing appraisal based on 'United States value' for merchandise imported from the People's Republic of China and requiring importer submission and CBP verification and submission to the USITC.
This bill would end normal trade treatment for goods from China and raise U.S. import taxes (tariffs) on those goods. Most Chinese imports would move to a higher tax list, with at least a 35% tariff, and some items would face at least 100% (such as certain minerals, some vaccines or drugs, and defense-related items). The higher rates would roll in over five years, starting 180 days after the bill becomes law; some rates would also be adjusted each year for inflation. Normal trade treatment ends the day after enactment .
It also closes the small-package loophole: shipments under $800 from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea would no longer enter duty‑free, starting 15 days after enactment. Customs would value Chinese imports based on their U.S. market price, and importers must report that price for verification. The President could further raise tariffs, set quotas to cut reliance, or block imports tied to national security, unfair trade, or human rights abuses. Money equal to the tariffs on Chinese goods would be set aside in a fund to help U.S. farmers and key industries if China retaliates; any leftover could go to specified defense purchases. The fund ends after 10 years .
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced January 23, 2025 by John Moolenaar · Last progress January 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House