Section 301 identifies 818 product lines (based on HTS codes) that will be levied with an incremental 25% tariff: see List 1, List 2, and List 3. We currently do not have a complete list of part numbers available, however, our early review totals under 5% of the current stocking SKUs offered from Digi-Key Electronics would be subject to tariffs.
Tariff Information
- Letter to Customers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Additional Resources
Letter to Customers
Our Valued Customers,
The tariffs announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under the Section 301 Action went into effect on July 6th, 2018 with additional products added to the list on August 23rd. All items identified, as classified, under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) with a country of origin of China are subject to a 25% duty upon importation into the United States. See List 1, List 2, and List 3.
Digi-Key continues to work toward minimizing the impact of the tariffs to our customers. We are working with the ECIA (Electronic Component Industry Association) and our 800+ suppliers to minimize impact on the supply chain yet adhere to the law. Due to our inventory position, we have been able to delay the immediate impact of the tariff in some instances.
Digi-Key is responding to customer requests to identify products impacted by this tariff in the search results on our website. Again, the tariff only impacts products with specific HTS codes, with a listed country of origin of China, and consumed within the United States. There is no impact on pricing for products within Digi-Key's stock shipped outside the United States.
This is a dynamic situation and we will continue monitoring the situation and exhausting all avenues to mitigate any impact or uncertainty in your designs or supply chain.
Any immediate questions not answered in the FAQ can be sent to tariffs@digikey.com
Thank You.
Dave Doherty
President & COO
Digi-Key Electronics
Frequently Asked Questions
Any immediate questions not answered in the FAQ can be sent to tariffs@digikey.com
Additional Resources
Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
- https://www.ecianow.org/
- https://www.ecianow.org/whats-new/government-issues-product-list-subject-to-tariffs/
- https://www.ecianow.org/2018/04/ecia-issues-statement-on-trump-administrations-section-301-findings-on-chinas-trade-policies/
- https://www.ecianow.org/industry-issues/china-tariff-resources/ (Membership Login Needed To View)
- https://www.ecianow.org/wp-content/uploads/Tariff-Webinar.pdf (Membership Login Needed To View)
Federal Register announcement of tariffs:
- https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2018/july/statement-us-trade-representative
- https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-06-20/pdf/2018-13248.pdf
- List 1: https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/List 1.pdf
- List 2: https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/List 2.pdf
- List 3: https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/301/2018-0026 China FRN 7-10-2018_0.pdf
Exclusion Procedure:
Tariff Drawback Information:
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Guidance:
HTS Codes: