China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

On November 9, 2026, China’s Customs Tariff Commission announced that it would continue to suspend a 24% additional tariff on US goods for two months, starting at 1:01 p.m. on November 10. A 10% rate will remain in place.

The measure responds to the US extension of 178 Section 301 tariff exclusions on Chinese goods through January 9, 2027. Together, the moves provide a temporary window of tariff relief for trade between the two countries.

What the measures mean for consumer goods

For businesses handling beauty and personal care products, pet products, toys, and maternal and infant goods, the temporary relief could help with fourth-quarter order and supply chain cost planning. The two measures apply in different trade directions: China’s suspension concerns tariffs on US goods, while the US exclusions concern tariffs on Chinese goods.

The effect on any particular shipment depends on whether its goods qualify for the relevant tariff treatment. The limited duration also matters for orders and cost plans that extend beyond the relief periods; businesses will need to follow subsequent tariff announcements when assessing those commitments.