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

Mark Calatrava2026-10-21T02:51:58+00:00October 20th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Latest Update: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a quota bulletin for the 2027 second-quarter tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products, which covers November 15, 2026, through February 13, 2027. Entries open November 16, with a quarterly limit of 3,251,606 square meters and no unused quantity carried over from the first quarter. GHY tracks the latest 2027 U.S. tariff-rate quota updates, including quota limits, opening dates, HTSUS classifications, country exclusions, and filing requirements.

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

Mark Calatrava2026-10-21T03:32:42+00:00October 20th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

Latest: The USITC determined that imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from China materially injure the U.S. industry, following Commerce’s findings of sales at less than fair value and subsidization. The agency also determined that revoking existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on small vertical shaft engines from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. industry.

FMC Proposes $200,000 Fee on Spanish-Flagged Vessels and Restrictions on Spanish Imports

Mark Calatrava2026-10-16T07:49:37+00:00October 15th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

The Federal Maritime Commission proposes a $200,000 fee each time a Spanish-flagged vessel enters a U.S. port from a foreign port. The commission is also proposing import restrictions on selected Spanish goods: olive oil and other fats, cosmetics and perfumes, ceramics, stone products, and sugar and confectionery. These measures respond to Spain’s denial of port access to U.S.-flagged vessels, which the FMC says has disrupted shipping.

Guidance on U.S. Content Assessment for Section 232 Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Tariffs

Mark Calatrava2026-10-15T03:14:40+00:00October 13th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Commerce issued guidance to CBP on assessing U.S. content in USMCA-eligible products from Canada and Mexico. The guidance defines U.S. content as the value attributable to qualifying U.S.-origin parts and, where not already accounted for, U.S.-melted and poured steel, U.S.-smelted and cast aluminum, and U.S.-smelted and cast copper for tariff implementation under Proclamation 11032.

NAFTA Panel Upholds U.S. Countervailing Duty Determination on Canadian Softwood Lumber

Mark Calatrava2026-10-13T07:44:26+00:00October 13th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

A NAFTA panel upheld the U.S. Commerce Department’s second remand determination in the Canadian softwood lumber subsidy case, concluding a challenge launched in 2017. The ruling leaves current cash-deposit rates unchanged, including combined antidumping and countervailing duties of 47.59% for Canfor, 26.47% for West Fraser, and 35.16% for other companies covered by the sixth administrative reviews.

2026 CBP ACE Latest Updates and System Changes (Deployment Schedule and ACH Refund Verification)

Mark Calatrava2026-10-10T15:31:39+00:00October 10th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

Latest: On October 9, 2026, CBP published an updated ACE development and deployment schedule. It also announced a new verification step for ACH refund information changes in ACE Portal, effective October 10, 2026. Authorized users must verify changes using a security token sent by email, with SMS available as an option.

CBP Proposes New Rules for Low-Value Shipments; Comments Due Dec. 7

Mark Calatrava2026-10-09T03:27:16+00:00October 8th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes new rules for imports valued at $2,500 or less, including earlier electronic filing, a new entry process for eligible international mail shipments, additional shipment data, and bond requirements. The proposal would also expand CBP’s authority to require formal entry. Importers, brokers, and carriers can submit comments through December 7, 2026.

U.S. Continues Section 301 Tariffs on Certain Imports from China

Mark Calatrava2026-10-09T03:33:40+00:00October 8th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

USTR will continue the July 6, 2018, and August 23, 2018, Section 301 actions on certain imports from China, as modified, after receiving requests from domestic industries. Additional duties generally range from 7.5% to 25%, depending on the product and applicable tariff action, with some higher rates following later modifications. Both actions remain in effect while USTR conducts another statutory four-year review.

USTR Seeks Feedback on 2027 USMCA Joint Review

Mark Calatrava2026-10-04T13:28:48+00:00October 2nd, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

USTR is seeking public comments ahead of the 2027 USMCA joint review. Comments and hearing requests are due January 12, 2027. USTR is seeking input on the agreement’s operation, implementation, compliance, investment climate, competitiveness, economic security, and cooperation on non-market policies and practices that affect trade and investment across North America.

2026 Withhold Release Orders (WROs) and Findings: Latest Updates

Mark Calatrava2026-10-01T13:18:50+00:00September 29th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

CBP issued two Withhold Release Orders (WROs) against palm oil and its derivative products produced by two palm oil plantations in Indonesia, Mitra Aneka Rezeki (MAR) and Hardaya Inti Plantation (HIP). WROs allow CBP to detain goods suspected of being made with forced labor. This page tracks the latest WROs and what they mean for affected importers and shipments.

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