USTR proposes extending suspension of maritime Section 301 port fees through January 9, 2027, Federal Register comment deadline Oct 30, 2026

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At a glance

The Office of the United States Trade Representative published a Federal Register notice with a public comment deadline of October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Trade reporting states the notice proposes extending the suspension of maritime Section 301 port fees and cargo-equipment duties through January 9, 2027. Stakeholders may submit comments by the stated deadline; a final decision has not been published.

Federal Register notice sets comment deadline Oct 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; trade reporting identifies a proposed extension to Jan 9, 2027.

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What happened

USTR published a Federal Register notice that sets a public comment deadline of October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The same notice, reported in trade press, proposes extending the suspension of certain maritime Section 301 port fees and cargo-equipment duties through January 9, 2027.

Why it matters

The Federal Register comment deadline is October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., which is the period during which stakeholders can submit comments related to the proposed extension.

What Changed

The Office of the United States Trade Representative published a Federal Register notice that sets a public comment deadline of October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and reporting indicates the notice proposes extending the suspension of maritime Section 301 port fees and related cargo-equipment duties through January 9, 2027.

CHRONOS Bottom Line

USTR published a Federal Register notice with a comment deadline of October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and reporting states the notice proposes extending the suspension of specified maritime Section 301 port fees and cargo-equipment duties through January 9, 2027.

Detailed Analysis

The Federal Register publication establishes a comment deadline of October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and contemporaneous trade reporting indicates the notice proposes extending the suspension of maritime Section 301 port fees and cargo-equipment duties through January 9, 2027. This is a proposed administrative action; a final outcome requires a subsequent definitive USTR action.

U.S. Impact

U.S. Impact assessment pending.