US–China Truce Extended to Jan 10, 2027, and the "30-for-30" Tariff List
Two pieces of US–China trade news landed in the last ten days. The tariff truce between the two countries has been extended to January 10, 2027, and on September 27 the White House published the first lists of products that could get reduced tariffs under a new "30-for-30" framework. For Chinese factories selling into the US, the list is worth reading line by line: it is full of everyday e-commerce categories.
What was announced
1. The truce runs to January 10, 2027
Bloomberg and Trading Economics reported on September 23–24, 2026 that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China agreed to extend their trade truce to January 10, 2027. According to IndexBox, the truce had been due to expire on November 10, 2026, and includes the US tariff linked to fentanyl at a reduced 10% and China's suspension of retaliatory tariffs. Reports describe this as a two-month extension that buys time for talks rather than a broader settlement.
2. The "30-for-30" lists
On September 27, 2026, the White House released the lists for the new US–China Board of Trade. According to the terms of reference, the two sides agreed to consider lists of imported goods "totaling roughly $30 billion on each side, with a view toward providing reduced tariff treatment to those goods in a reciprocal manner." Values were based on 2024 bilateral trade, and the lists will be reviewed no more often than once a year.
The key point for sellers: no tariff has been cut yet. The document says future reductions "will be determined and implemented in accordance with each side's domestic legal processes."
Which Chinese products are on the US list
The U.S. Import List contains 77 HTSUS tariff lines. Grouped by chapter, they are dominated by consumer goods that sell on Amazon, Walmart and TikTok Shop:
| Group | Examples from the list |
|---|---|
| Toys, games, sports, holiday (25) | Toys under 9503 (excluding items with RF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Bluetooth), playing cards, billiards items, inflatable balls, tennis items, fishing hooks and line, Christmas ornaments of glass or wood |
| Home textiles (17) | Electric blankets, bed linen, table linen, kitchen linen, some curtains, wall hangings |
| Small appliances, scales, lights (15) | Household scales, food mixers and juicers, shavers, hair removers, flashlights, irons, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, Christmas-tree lamps |
| Baby gear, pillows, sleeping bags (9) | Highchairs, bouncers, child safety seats, play yards, sleeping bags, pillows and cushions (not cotton) |
| Other (11) | Plastic tableware, beads, garden umbrellas, artificial flowers, cosmetic brushes, vacuum flasks, fireworks |
Several lines are "ex-outs," meaning only part of the tariff line is covered. Check the exact description before assuming your product qualifies.
What it means for sellers (our analysis)
- Stability through the holidays. The extension means the current tariff framework should hold through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas, which helps Q4 pricing.
- A possible, not guaranteed, saving. If your products are on the list, a future reduction could improve landed cost in 2027. Don't price for it until a rate change is officially published.
- January 10 is a date to plan around. If talks stall, conditions could change after the truce ends. Avoid committing to large Q1 shipments without a plan B.
- Classification matters more than ever. Whether you benefit depends on the exact HTS code of each product. See our guide on finding your HTS code and duty rate.
What to do now
- Check your HTS codes against the 77 lines on the list, including the ex-out descriptions.
- Model two scenarios for Q1 2027: current duties continue, and duties change after January 10.
- Time inbound shipments so stock for January is cleared before you need it, with buffer for delays.
- Talk to your customs broker about how a future reduction would be applied and documented.
- Watch official sources (White House, USTR, Federal Register, CBP) rather than social media rumors.
Tip: Save a copy of the official list with today's date. If rates change later, you will want to show exactly which of your products were covered.
How Atronia Innovations helps
From our offices in Los Angeles and Shenzhen, we help Chinese brands plan US inventory, pricing and fulfillment around policy changes like this. See our logistics services or talk to our team.
Sources
- The White House — U.S.-China Board of Trade (Sept 27, 2026)
- The White House — Terms of Reference for the 30-for-30 Framework (Sept 27, 2026)
- The White House — U.S. Import List (Sept 27, 2026)
- Bloomberg — US, China to extend trade truce to Jan. 10, Bessent says (Sept 23, 2026)
- Trading Economics — U.S.–China trade truce extended to January 10 (Sept 24, 2026)
- IndexBox — US-China trade truce extended two months to Jan. 10, 2027 (Sept 2026)
