The USTR issues limited guidance and new fees impacting non-US built vehicle carriers

Skuld

On 10 October 2025, the USTR published long-awaited clarifications on the Section 301 service fees affecting Chinese owned and operated vessels, Chinese-built vessels and non-US built vehicle carriers, set to come into effect 14 October 2025. The USTR also proposes additional modifications to the service fees, with an