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. 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
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.
CUSMA gives Canadian small businesses access to preferential tariff treatment and a common framework for trade with the United States and Mexico. Learn about eight key benefits, certification requirements, customs procedures, and the 2026 Joint Review.
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 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.
CBSA concluded its expiry review of photovoltaic modules and laminates from China, finding that ending the existing order would likely continue dumping and subsidizing. Separately, it initiated an expiry review of refined sugar imports from multiple countries, with questionnaire responses due August 7, 2026.
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling on June 30, 2026, finding that Canadian pea starch imports were dumped and caused material injury to China’s domestic industry. A 73.5% cash deposit applies to all Canadian exporters starting July 1, 2026. The investigation began in August 2025 and continues, with a 10-day period for written comments to MOFCOM.
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer confirmed the U.S. did not agree to renew USMCA in its current form during the Agreement's mandatory 2026 joint review. The decision prevents an automatic 16-year extension, but the trade pact remains in force while annual reviews and negotiations continue. Unless the three countries later agree to extend it, USMCA is scheduled to expire on July 1, 2036.
Canada's vaping excise duty applies to certain vaping products manufactured domestically or imported into the country. Learn about current duty rates, importer requirements, excise stamps, and additional vaping duty in specified provinces.
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