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Canada’s New Measures to Defend Steel and Aluminum Industry Against U.S. Tariffs

GHY2025-07-16T01:01:15+00:00June 19th, 2025|Canada Customs, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues|

The Government of Canada announced a robust set of measures to defend the country’s steel and aluminum industries in response to new U.S. tariffs. These include adjusted counter-tariffs, reciprocal procurement rules, import quotas on non-FTA steel, and new origin-based tariff rules. The federal government is also launching industry task forces and continuing financial support for large businesses impacted by trade instability. As negotiations for a new Canada-U.S. economic partnership continue, Ottawa is making it clear: protecting Canadian workers and industrial resilience is non-negotiable.

Tariff Relief Within Seven Days Under U.S.-U.K. Deal Once Federal Notice Published

GHY2025-07-16T01:01:23+00:00June 18th, 2025|Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

The U.S. will soon reduce Section 232 tariffs on British-built cars, auto parts, and aerospace products under a new bilateral trade arrangement with the United Kingdom. Once the June 16 executive order is published in the Federal Register, a new 10% total tariff will apply to up to 100,000 British vehicles annually, and qualifying auto parts and civil aircraft components will be exempt from additional duties. These changes are part of the broader U.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal, aimed at easing trade barriers while supporting supply chain security and national interests.

CBP Guidance for Section 232 Aluminum Import Instructions to Report Unknown for Country of Smelt and Cast

GHY2025-06-13T21:54:56+00:00June 13th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Effective June 28, 2025, CBP will require importers of derivative aluminum subject to Section 232 to report “unknown” for smelt or cast origin when that information is not available. Entries marked “unknown” must declare HTS 9903.85.67 or 9903.85.68 and will incur the 200% tariff rate applied to Russian aluminum. CBP’s updated guidance outlines mandatory reporting codes, ISO requirements, and new ACE system error messages tied to smelt and cast data.

FDA Outage: June 21- June 22, 2025

GHY2025-06-13T00:34:50+00:00June 12th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs|

The FDA-CBP interface will be down from June 21 at 10:00PM ET to June 22 at 6:00AM ET. FDA will not process entries or send messages during this time. Prior Notices may be delayed—submit early and avoid resubmitting entries to reduce processing time.

U.S. Opens Comments on China’s Shipbuilding Dominance Section 301 Action

GHY2025-06-09T18:55:32+00:00June 9th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, U.S. Customs|

The USTR is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Section 301 trade action targeting China’s domination of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. Key changes include revising vehicle carrier fees from Car Equivalent Units to net tonnage and exempting Maritime Security Program vessels, as well as eliminating a provision that allowed suspension of LNG export licenses. Stakeholders have until July 7, 2025, to submit comments via USTR docket number 2025-0013.

Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Extended Through August 31, 2025

GHY2025-06-06T16:22:59+00:00June 2nd, 2025|International Trade Issues, U.S. Customs|

The USTR has extended 178 product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports through August 31, 2025. The extension covers 164 exclusions previously extended in May 2024 and 14 solar-related exclusions granted in September 2024. Importers can continue to claim relief under HTSUS headings 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70, with updated effective dates and guidance to be issued by CBP.

CBP Extends In-Transit Tariff Exemption to June 16 Following Trade Court Ruling

GHY2025-07-16T01:01:53+00:00May 30th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

CBP) has extended the in-transit tariff exemption deadline to June 16, 2025, following a federal court ruling that vacated tariffs imposed under the IEEPA Reciprocal. The updated guidance allows additional time for goods already in transit before the April tariff effective dates to qualify for exemption, while legal proceedings continue.

Appeals Court Halts Tariff Repeal After CIT Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs

GHY2025-07-16T01:02:02+00:00May 30th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

The rollback of Trump-era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has been temporarily halted after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a stay on May 29. This follows a ruling by the Court of International Trade that invalidated all related executive orders, including tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. The appeals court will now consider the government’s motion to maintain the tariffs while litigation continues.

Resources to Support Canadian Exporters Facing U.S. Tariffs

GHY2025-06-06T16:36:06+00:00May 28th, 2025|Canada Customs|

Global Affairs Canada has launched new Trade Commissioner Service tools to help exporters navigate U.S. tariffs and benefit from CUSMA exemptions. Since March 7, 2025, CUSMA-compliant goods have been exempt from the 25% tariff on general goods and 10% on energy products. New resources include a compliance guide, self-serve tools, and links to support programs.

U.S. Surtax Remission Order Updated

GHY2025-07-16T01:02:11+00:00May 21st, 2025|Canada Customs, Canada Surtax|

The CBSA has updated the United States Surtax Remission Order (Customs Notice 25-19) to expand eligibility and clarify conditions for relief from surtaxes imposed under recent U.S. trade measures. The updates introduce new guidance for goods imported under the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) program and clarify eligibility for products used in Canadian manufacturing, food and beverage packaging, and public health or safety applications. Notably, only goods directly imported by or for eligible entities—and used for qualifying activities—may receive remission. Businesses that qualify may recover surtax already paid or apply for relief on future imports using the designated OIC code.

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