USTR Statement on Section 301 Tariff Action Regarding China
  2024/05/15| View:413

Lintel Display, a leading manufacturer of aluminum light boxes, today expressed concern over the recent announcement by the U.S. government to increase tariffs on certain goods imported from China, including aluminum light boxes. The new tariffs, which are scheduled to take effect in 2024, are expected to have a significant impact on the aluminum light box industry.


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Battery parts (non-lithium-ion batteries)Increase rate to 25% in 2024
Electric vehiclesIncrease rate to 100% in 2024
FacemasksIncrease rate to 25% in 2024
Lithium-ion electrical vehicle batteriesIncrease rate to 25% in 2024
Lithium-ion non-electrical vehicle batteriesIncrease rate to 25% in 2026
Medical glovesIncrease rate to 25% in 2026
Natural graphiteIncrease rate to 25% in 2026
Other critical mineralsIncrease rate to 25% in 2024
Permanent magnetsIncrease rate to 25% in 2026
SemiconductorsIncrease rate to 50% in 2025
Ship to shore cranesIncrease rate to 25% in 2024
Solar cells (whether or not assembled into modules)Increase rate to 50% in 2024
Steel and aluminum productsIncrease rate to 25% in 2024
Syringes and needlesIncrease rate to 50% in 2024


We are deeply concerned about the impact of these tariffs on our business and our customers. These tariffs will make it more expensive for us to import the raw materials we need to manufacture our products, which will ultimately lead to higher prices for our customers.