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Trump Imposes Four-Year Safeguard Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Product Imports
President Trump issued a proclamation establishing a four-year safeguard tariff-rate quota on certain quartz surface product imports. The measure follows an ITC finding that increased imports caused serious injury to the U.S. quartz surface product industry and takes effect August 15, 2026.
U.S. Imposes 100% Section 232 Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceuticals and Ingredients (CBP Guidance Issued)
CBP issued guidance for Proclamation 11020, requiring importers of covered patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients classified under Chapters 29 and 30 HTSUS to report applicable Chapter 99 classifications effective July 31, 2026,
CBSA Imposes Provisional Duties Up to 225.9% on Unarmoured Building Cables from China
CBSA imposed provisional anti-dumping and countervailing duties on unarmoured building cables and conductors from China under SIMA. Effective July 29, 2026, subject goods face exporter-specific rates, while imports without specific rates face a 225.9% provisional duty.
U.S. To Restrict Exports Of Recoverable Critical Minerals
President Trump issued a Defense Production Act determination authorizing Commerce to take action on recoverable critical minerals and materials. The measure covers materials such as black mass, rare-earth magnets, and mineral-containing waste while addressing supply risks linked to foreign dependence and national defense needs.
CPSC eFiling Now Live (PGA Message Set Clarifications)
CPSC eFiling through CBP's ACE system is now in effect for regulated consumer product imports. Importers must submit electronic Certificate of Compliance data at entry, determine whether their products require certification, and understand available filing options. CPSC also confirms that missing PGA Message Set data will not trigger CBP entry rejection.
CFIA Latest Updates: Temporary Romaine Lettuce Import Requirements and Animal Feed Consultations
CFIA has renewed temporary import requirements for U.S. romaine lettuce for the 2026 harvest season. Meanwhile, the agency is seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed livestock feed ingredient updates before finalizing its decisions.
Gordie Howe International Bridge Port of Entry Now Open
The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened July 27, 2026, adding a third crossing point to the Windsor-Detroit corridor. With 24 primary inspection lanes, dedicated trusted trader access, and new detection infrastructure, the port of entry brings added capacity to a corridor moving 30% of Canada-U.S. truck trade.
Share Your Views: Canada Seeks Feedback on Steel TRQ Administration (Item 82)
Global Affairs Canada has opened public consultations on the administration of steel tariff-rate quotas under item 82 of the Import Control List. The consultation runs from July 23 to August 19, 2026, and is open to importers, manufacturers, industry associations, and any other interested party.
Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Economies, Effective July 24 (CBP Guidance Available)
Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies takes effect July 24, 2026, at rates of 10 to 12.5 percent. Canada's rate is 10 percent, with a USMCA exemption. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued entry filing guidance covering HTSUS numbers, general and country-specific exemptions, and the reporting order for entries.
U.S. Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQs) for 2027
Starting mid-2026, the U.S. began releasing tariff-rate quota (TRQ) bulletins for the 2027 cycle through CBP and USTR. This page tracks quota periods, opening dates, country-specific allocations, and first-come, first-served limits across affected commodities, and will be updated as additional bulletins are released throughout the year.
U.S. and Jordan Sign New Reciprocal Trade Agreement
The U.S. and Jordan signed a new reciprocal trade agreement on July 21, 2026, building on the 2000 Free Trade Agreement, with new rules on forced labour, customs modernization, digital trade, and national security cooperation. Jordan has also committed to new US investments, including aircraft purchases and Hikma Pharmaceuticals' $1 billion investment.
U.S. Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Brazilian Goods (CBP Guidance Available)
USTR's 25% Section 301 tariff on Brazilian imports took effect July 22, 2026, with exemptions for Section 232 goods, civil aircraft, pharmaceuticals, donations, and informational materials. CBP's July 21 guidance details the applicable HTSUS headings, entry filing sequence, and transition rules for in-transit goods entered before July 29.
U.S. Imposes 50% Section 338 Tariffs on Canadian Imports – Dairy, Alcoholic Beverages and Motor Vehicles
The U.S. has imposed an additional 50% tariff on Canadian dairy, alcoholic beverages, and motor vehicles under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, effective August 19, 2026, with no exemption for USMCA-qualifying goods. Here's what importers need to check before the deadline.
U.S. Adjusts Section 232 Metal Tariffs (New Aluminum Production Investment Incentive Program)
Effective April 6, 2026, Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper apply to the full customs value of imports. Rates include 50%, 25%, and 15% through 2027. On July 20, 2026, a new incentive program was established for investments in U.S. primary aluminum production facilities.
CBP to Deploy Entry Type 13 Test for U.S. Mail Processing in ACE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is testing Entry Type 13 (ET13), a new ACE entry type for USPS international mail shipments, implementing two June 24, 2026 Federal Register notices on mail entry and de minimis suspension. Deployment runs from the CERT environment on July 24, 2026, to Production on September 22, 2026
U.S. CBP Tariff-Rate Quotas for 2026 (Updated)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced 2026 tariff rate quotas for various products, including food, agricultural, brooms, apparel, and preferential goods. The quota period runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and quotas include specific limits and minimum access quantities for certain countries.
CBP Launches CAPE for IEEPA Duty Refunds (CIT Orders Reliquidation of Finally Liquidated Entries)
CAPE allows importers and customs brokers to submit IEEPA duty refund requests through ACE. Recent updates expand eligibility for certain reconciliation-flagged entries and remove warehouse entries from CAPE declarations. The latest CIT order also directs CBP to reliquidate finally liquidated entries ahead of CAPE Phase 3.
CBSA Publishes July 2026 Trade Compliance Verification Priorities
CBSA released updated 2026 trade verification priorities as of July 2026, adding CPTPP short supply list verifications and the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order. Cheese treats for dogs verifications have been removed. Other priorities remain unchanged, covering supply-managed goods, surtax orders, trade agreement origin, and energy commodities.
U.S. Orders Section 232 Aerospace Trade Talks; No Immediate Tariffs
On July 9, 2026, President Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation directing the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with trading partners on imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts. No new tariffs were imposed, but the administration may act if no deal is reached within 180 days.
CBSA Announces Changes to U.S. Surtax Remission Order (Updated)
CBSA has amended Customs Notice 25-19, extending the import deadline for goods covered under sections 1, 2, and 3.1, and Schedule 1 to July 1, 2027. The update also adds Schedule 6 for eligible steel and aluminum goods, introduces special authorization code 25-0466T01, and expands the authorization codes used to file surtax remission claims.
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