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Section 301 Product Exclusions for China Extended Until January 2027

Mark Calatrava2026-11-11T14:11:06+00:00November 11th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Certain imports from China will continue to qualify for exclusions from additional Section 301 duties through January 9, 2027. The extension covers 164 previously reinstated exclusions and 14 exclusions for solar manufacturing equipment. Effective November 10, 2026, the extension applies to qualifying goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption. CBP will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.

USTR Extends Section 301 Suspension on China Port Fees Through January 2027

Mark Calatrava2026-11-11T08:48:15+00:00November 11th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

USTR has extended the suspension of Section 301 actions targeting China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors through January 9, 2027. The U.S. will keep fees on certain maritime transport services and duties on Chinese ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and other cargo handling equipment suspended. USTR previously proposed the two-month extension on October 26, 2026, and requested public comments.

2026 CBP ACE Latest Updates and System Changes (Updated)

Mark Calatrava2026-11-11T09:13:54+00:00November 11th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

CBP recently released updated ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) documents and error dictionaries to support the Foreign Importer of Record (IOR) Enhancement. The updates include new data fields and changes to entry summary and cargo release records. CBP plans to deploy the changes to the ACE Certification environment on November 12, 2026, and the Production environment on January 5, 2027.

Canada Extends U.S. Tariff Relief for Businesses to June 2028; Now Includes Non-Steel Goods

Mark Calatrava2026-11-10T15:56:57+00:00November 10th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada has extended horizontal remission for U.S. tariffs through June 30, 2028, and expanded eligibility to include non-steel goods used in mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, and all goods used by public education entities. The government will also remove relief for certain trailers starting December 1, 2026, and certain aluminum and paperboard products starting February 1, 2027.

CBP Tightens Rules for Foreign Importers of Record (New Entry Form Requirements)

Mark Calatrava2026-11-08T12:21:58+00:00November 8th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

As part of implementing the interim final rule on heightened requirements for foreign Importers of Record (IORs), published November 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced three new data fields for Forms 3461 and 7501 and their electronic equivalents. The fields identify U.S. IOR eligibility, whether a broker acts as both filer and IOR on behalf of a principal, and the principal's IOR number. The changes take effect January 5, 2027.

U.S. Trade Final Determinations and AD/CVD Decisions in 2026 (Updated)

Mark Calatrava2026-11-09T03:38:38+00:00November 8th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

Latest: The U.S. Department of Commerce finalized antidumping duty margins on frozen warmwater shrimp from Vietnam for February 2024 through January 2025. The rates are 10.71% for Fimex Group, 6.36% for STAPIMEX, 7.59% for separate-rate companies, and 25.76% for the Vietnam-wide entity. GHY tracks U.S. AD/CVD decisions and duty changes affecting imports.

U.S. Tariff-Rate Quotas for 2027 (Updated)

Mark Calatrava2026-11-06T05:13:42+00:00November 5th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Latest: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the 2027 Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) quota limits for eligible apparel imports. The quota period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with limits of 970 million square meter equivalents for apparel and 12 million dozen for T-shirts. Eligible imports must meet CBTPA requirements to qualify for preferential tariff treatment.

CBP Warns CTPAT Importers Regarding Potential IOR Number Voiding on Nov. 18

Mark Calatrava2026-11-06T04:40:48+00:00November 5th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

CBP has warned CTPAT-certified importers that their Importer of Record (IOR) numbers may be voided for entries filed starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Nov. 18 due to concerns about inaccurate or incomplete information on CBP Form 5106, according to an NCBFAA alert. Affected importers should verify their address, email, phone, and ID number in ACE and confirm CTPAT Portal records match. GHY can help file a Form 5106 if needed.

NAFTA Panel Upholds U.S. CVD Determination on Canadian Softwood Lumber (Subsidy Rates Amended)

Mark Calatrava2026-11-04T06:11:48+00:00November 3rd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Commerce has lowered the original 2017 countervailing duty subsidy rates on Canadian softwood lumber after a NAFTA panel upheld its second remand determination. Cash deposits for Canfor, J.D. Irving, Resolute, Tolko and West Fraser are unaffected, but Commerce will issue revised cash-deposit instructions to CBP for companies without a superseding rate.

U.S. to Terminate Rwanda and South Africa From AGOA Effective January 1, 2027

Mark Calatrava2026-11-04T06:11:32+00:00November 3rd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, United States Imports|

President Trump has notified Congress and the governments of Rwanda and South Africa of his intent to terminate both countries from AGOA, effective January 1, 2027. According to USTR, its annual eligibility review found practices inconsistent with the program’s criteria, including barriers to U.S. trade and investment and threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. The announcement doesn’t identify affected products or include CBP filing instructions.

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