Requesting exemptions from U.S. tariffs on Chinese exports remains a widespread strategy for companies, though the process is slow and has a low likelihood of success. Panjiva analysis of over 24,500 filings shows 25.2% of requests for list 1 / 2 tariff relief – where duties were applied in July and August 2018 – have been granted. Reviews of requests for exemptions from list three tariffs – applied last September and increased in May – have had a success rate of just 13.8%. Zoom Telephonics accounted for 18 of the 94 list three denials so far for its network routers and modems. Total U....