CBP activated the first phase of the CAPE tool on April 20, 2026, allowing importers and authorized customs brokers to file IEEPA duty refund claims electronically and consolidating processing for eligible entries, including unliquidated entries and those within 80 days of liquidation. First payments will begin as early as May 12, 2026, according to CBP.
Canada introduces a $1.5 billion support package for tariff-affected industries, including a $1 billion BDC financing program and $500 million for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The funding supports businesses in steel, aluminum, and copper sectors through liquidity support, productivity improvements, and market diversification.
Canada and Mercosur are working toward a free trade agreement that could be signed by year-end after eight years of negotiations. The deal aims to expand market access, with potential tariff reductions of up to 35% across key export sectors, including machinery, chemicals, and forestry. The deal seeks to build stronger trade ties with South America.
As relayed by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers, CBSA identified Memorandum D10-2-3 for repeal as part of its trade memorandum review. The policy covers raw sugar tariff classification, sampling, and testing. CBSA said the information is no longer valid, has low usage rates, and no longer represents a policy issue.
Effective April 6, 2026, Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper now apply to the full customs value of imported products. Rates include 50% for metal articles, 25% for metal-heavy derivatives, and 15% transitional through 2027 for industrial and grid equipment. Latest notice reintroduced non-metal HTS No. 9903.82.01.
CFIA updates zoosanitary certification rules for pet food imports from Mexico, introducing two certificates based on product type. Processed pet food and simple pet chews follow separate requirements. A transition period runs until August 22, 2026, while existing rules remain for select products and trans-shipment imports.
CPSC eFiling through CBP's ACE system begins July 8, 2026. Learn required data elements, filing methods, and how importers can avoid shipment delays.
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued procedures under Proclamation 10984 allowing eligible steel and aluminum producers in Canada and Mexico to apply for tariff reductions tied to new U.S. production capacity. The program covers imports used in automobiles, trucks, buses, and related parts, subject to strict compliance.
Global Affairs Canada is proposing amendments to General Import Permit No. 83 requiring aluminum importers to report country of smelt and cast (CSC) data. The Canada Border Services Agency will collect this information through the Single Window system. The proposal is open for public consultation until May 4, 2026.
CBP targets April 20, 2026 for CAPE system launch to process IEEPA tariff refunds. Learn about Phase 1 eligibility, the refund process, and AD/CVD entry exclusions.
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