Trade Updates2025-04-03T17:17:19+00:00

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Recover Your Surtax

April 23rd, 2025|Canada Customs, GHY Messages|

Canada has issued the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) to provide targeted relief from 25% surtaxes on U.S. goods used in health care, public safety, manufacturing, and essential supply chains. The Order includes a detailed schedule of eligible products and applies to imports made before October 16, 2025.

Processing De Minimis Shipments from China through ACE (Updated CBP Guidance)

April 21st, 2025|Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Effective May 2, 2025, goods from China and Hong Kong are no longer eligible for the de minimis exemption and must be formally entered in ACE using Type 11 or Type 01. CBP will reject de minimis and ET86 entries for covered shipments, with detailed processing guidance issued for air, truck, and international mail modes.

U.S. Counters China’s Shipbuilding Dominance with Section 301 Action

April 17th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, U.S. Customs|

The USTR has announced phased Section 301 measures targeting China’s dominance in shipbuilding, logistics, and maritime sectors, following a year-long investigation. The action includes new service fees, future transport restrictions, and proposed tariffs to strengthen U.S. supply chain resilience and domestic vessel production.

Canada’s Remission Process on Surtaxes (Updated)

April 15th, 2025|Canada Customs, Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs|

On April 15, 2025, Canada introduced new support measures for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, including a performance-based remission for automakers, a six-month temporary tariff relief for critical U.S. imports, and a loan facility to help large enterprises maintain operations and jobs. See section U.S. Tariff Dispute Support for full details.

CBP Guidance on Reciprocal Tariff Effective April 5 and April 9, 2025 (Updated)

April 14th, 2025|Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

CBP has issued updated guidance implementing reciprocal tariffs, requiring additional duties on most imported goods beginning April 5, 2025, with country-specific rates effective April 9, 2025, while excluding products properly classified under specified HTSUS provisions (e.g., 8471 - 8542) if importers report secondary classification 9903.01.32 and update entries within 10 days of release to claim exemption under Executive Order 14257, as amended.

China Imposes Sweeping 125% (up from 84%) Tariff on U.S. Imports

April 11th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

In a sharp escalation of the U.S.–China trade war, China announced it will impose 34% tariffs on all American imports starting April 10, 2025. The move directly responds to President Donald Trump's newly imposed 34% tariff on all Chinese goods, bringing total U.S. duties on Chinese imports to over 54% when combined with previous measures. China also blacklisted 11 U.S. tech and defense firms and rolled out new export controls, signaling a significant breakdown in economic relations between the two global powers.

U.S. De Minimis Exemption Ends for China Low-Value Imports – Tariff Increases (Postal Items)

April 10th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Effective May 2, 2025, the U.S. will end de minimis duty-free treatment for imports from China and Hong Kong, requiring formal or informal entry for all shipments—including those by mail—and imposing a 120% ad valorem tariff or, for postal items, a per-item duty of $100 (rising to $200 on June 1); no duty drawback is available on the tariff. Carriers must report shipment details to CBP, maintain international bonds, and remit duties on schedule, with CBP authorized to enforce compliance and require formal entry for any package.

Canada Responds with Tariff on U.S. Automobile Imports, Effective April 9

April 8th, 2025|Canada Customs, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Effective April 9, 2025, Canada is imposing 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant U.S.-made vehicles and on the non-Canadian, non-Mexican content of CUSMA-compliant ones. The move targets the U.S. auto sector and redirects tariff revenue to support Canadian auto workers. A full listing of affected vehicle products has been provided.

U.S. to Apply a 25% Tariff on Imports of Autos and Parts (Updated)

April 2nd, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The United States will begin enforcing new tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts starting April 3, 2025 and May 3, 2025, respectively, citing national security concerns and a push to support the domestic automotive sector. A recent update outlines which specific automobiles and auto parts will be subject to the new duties. Read on for the full list of affected products and detailed information on the policy changes.

U.S. Duties on Steel and Aluminum Derivatives – Key Reporting and Compliance Updates [Updated]

March 27th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Guidance on complying with Section 232 duties for steel and aluminum derivative products, including a Derivatives Worksheet and additional resources, such as CBP’s Section 232 FAQs (updated), for further clarification on duty assessments and reporting obligations. Note: There has been an update to reporting guidance on the country of smelt and cast if unknown.

Guidance on U.S. Energy Imports from Canada

March 25th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Effective March 4, 2025, certain Canadian-origin energy products that do not qualify under the USMCA will be subject to a 10% additional tariff under HTSUS 9903.01.13, according to updated guidance from CBP. The guidance also clarifies that products meeting USMCA criteria remain exempt from the new duty and encourages importers to seek classification rulings if eligibility is uncertain.

Imposing U.S. Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil: A New Executive Order

March 25th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The newly issued executive order imposes a 25% tariff on imports from any country purchasing Venezuelan oil, either directly or indirectly, as part of a broader strategy to pressure the Maduro regime and curb transnational crime. This policy, effective April 2, 2025, aims to reinforce existing sanctions while addressing national security concerns linked to Venezuela’s alleged support for illicit activities.

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