Don't Penalize Smartwatches Via Tariffs, Fitbit, Fossil and Others Urge
The American Watch Association, Fitbit and Fossil opposed tariffs on smartwatches imported to the U.S. under a classification that includes a broad assortment of connected devices and networking products. “American consumers will ultimately feel the brunt of this tariff when…
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they seek to purchase watches, innovative wearable devices, and accessories,” Fossil commented. “Tariffs on smartwatches from China will increase costs for these members and, in turn, could result in" less U.S. R&D, AWA commented. Remove that entire subheading from the targeted duties list or yank wearables or delay the levies' implementation, Fitbit said. The comments in docket USTR-2018-0026 came after many tech heavy hitters opposed the penalties over the countries' IP disputes (see 1809120049).