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Aerospace Companies Can Recover Section 301 Tariffs

September 21, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Civil aircraft are exempt from forced-labour tariffs.
Aerospace imports outside the exemption may still face duties.
Section 301 duties are eligible for duty drawback.

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Strategic Implications

The exemption for civil aircraft may indicate a strategic advantage for aerospace companies, which could recover Section 301 duties through duty drawback, potentially mitigating the impact of tariffs on their supply chains.

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What Happened

Navigating Exemptions And Duty Drawback Provisions

New US tariffs could increase costs across aerospace supply chains, but exemptions and duty drawback provisions offer routes to relief. The forced-labour tariff includes a generally applicable exemption for civil aircraft, engines, and parts. However, aerospace enterprises import more than just these exempted items, and some inputs may still face duties. According to Alliance Drawback Services founder and CEO Tony Nogueras, Section 301 duties are eligible for duty drawback, which could enable aerospace companies to recover tariffs. This was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: July 24, 2026

Companies Mentioned

Alliance Drawback Services US Customs and Border Protection

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Aerospace Companies Can Recover Section 301 Tariffs

September 21, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Civil aircraft are exempt from forced-labour tariffs.
Aerospace imports outside the exemption may still face duties.
Section 301 duties are eligible for duty drawback.

Sign in to view key takeaways Get full access to in-depth analysis and key takeaways.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Strategic Implications

The exemption for civil aircraft may indicate a strategic advantage for aerospace companies, which could recover Section 301 duties through duty drawback, potentially mitigating the impact of tariffs on their supply chains.

Sign in to view strategic implications Get full access to strategic analysis and expert insights.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

What Happened

Navigating Exemptions And Duty Drawback Provisions

New US tariffs could increase costs across aerospace supply chains, but exemptions and duty drawback provisions offer routes to relief. The forced-labour tariff includes a generally applicable exemption for civil aircraft, engines, and parts. However, aerospace enterprises import more than just these exempted items, and some inputs may still face duties. According to Alliance Drawback Services founder and CEO Tony Nogueras, Section 301 duties are eligible for duty drawback, which could enable aerospace companies to recover tariffs. This was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: July 24, 2026

Companies Mentioned

Alliance Drawback Services US Customs and Border Protection