CBP will begin rejecting ACE entry summaries missing required copper primary country of smelt and country of cast information on September 14, 2026. The change applies to certain copper articles under four HTSUS classifications. ACE will issue a fatal F794 error when the required Type 12 record is not submitted. Importers may report “OTH” when required country information is unknown.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection administers tariff-rate quotas for various imported goods, including agricultural and food products, apparel, brooms, and goods covered by preferential trade agreements. These quotas establish quantity limits for eligible imports and provide rules for entry timing, allocation, reporting, and tariff treatment. Recent updates include the 2026 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer – Tranche 1 and 2027 Cotton Notes 6, 7, and 8.
CBP has accepted approximately $132.5 billion in potential and certified IEEPA refunds for processing through CAPE, with $106.6 billion completed, certified, and sent to Treasury for disbursement. CBP has temporarily delayed CAPE Phase 3 while developing additional validations for finally liquidated entries subject to court-ordered reliquidation. Phases 1 and 2 remain operational.
The U.S. has imposed an additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian dairy, alcoholic beverage, and motor vehicle imports under Section 338, with no USMCA exemption. CBP has issued filing guidance confirming new HTSUS headings. On August 25, the White House accused Canada of discriminatory trade practices and rejecting a U.S. offer for improved market access.
A new 50% Section 338 tariff takes effect August 22, 2026 (paused from August 19), calculated by the date goods arrive and enter the U.S., not the date they ship from Canada. This update details the actions exporters should take now, including confirming arrival timing with their carrier and broker, moving eligible shipments before the deadline, and holding others where entry timing is uncertain.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now issues refunds electronically through ACH, with limited exceptions. Importers and customs brokers should maintain valid U.S. bank information in the ACE Portal and review the REV-613 report for rejected refunds. The latest guidance outlines ACH enrollment requirements, notify party procedures, and steps for addressing rejected or delayed refunds.
CBP has extended the Enhanced ACAS phased enforcement period to May 1, 2027. Air carriers and eligible filers must continue submitting required ACAS data while addressing data quality issues, confirming system readiness, and coordinating with CBP on implementation concerns. The extension gives affected parties additional time to complete system integrations, refine compliance procedures, and prepare for full enforcement under the Enhanced ACAS Interim Final Rule.
CBP issued Section guidance requiring importers to report Chapter 99 HTSUS classifications for covered patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients under Chapters 29 and 30. An additional guidance confirmed a 0% additional duty rate for qualifying UK pharmaceutical products under HTSUS 9903.04.63, effective July 31, 2026.
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.
U.S. importers shipping goods by ocean must understand Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirements before cargo reaches the United States. Learn which shipments require ISF, the 10+2 data elements, filing deadlines, bond requirements, penalties for noncompliance, and special rules for bulk, break-bulk, FROB, IE, and T&E shipments.
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