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Canada Extends Temporary Suspension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax to January 2027

2026-09-04T02:53:15+00:00September 4th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Vehicle Imports, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada has extended the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax through January 31, 2027. The measure covers unleaded gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, and leaded aviation gasoline. Eligible imported fuels require Excise Exemption Code F00 when Trade Chain Partners complete a Commercial Accounting Declaration in CARM.

U.S. Imposes New Section 232 Tariffs on Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Components (CBP Guidance Available)

2026-09-03T05:04:21+00:00September 2nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

U.S. Section 232 tariffs on unmanned aircraft systems and components take effect Sept. 3, 2026. The new duties include 100% and 25% tariffs on specified products. CBP has issued guidance covering Chapter 99 HTSUS classifications, duty reporting requirements, trade agreements, drawback, and Foreign-Trade Zone treatment for affected imports.

CBP Seeks Input on Heightened Import Disclosure Requirements

2026-09-02T08:53:17+00:00September 2nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering heightened import disclosure requirements to improve supply chain visibility and detect illegal transshipment. Proposed measures include foreign export documents, detailed party identifiers, global business IDs, supply chain tracing technology, AI tools, and potential CTPAT changes. Comments on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) are due December 1, 2026.

CBSA Initiates Dumping and Subsidy Investigations on Truck and Bus Tires From China

2026-09-01T02:50:33+00:00September 1st, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Vehicle Imports, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

The CBSA has initiated dumping and subsidy investigations into certain truck and bus tires originating in or exported from China. The investigations cover specified new and retreaded pneumatic rubber tires for medium and heavy vehicles. Importers should review the product definition, tariff classifications, and investigation timeline as the CBSA proceeds with its review.

CBP ACE Latest Updates and System Changes (Electronic Export Manifest Requirement for Rail Cargo)

2026-09-01T03:19:34+00:00August 28th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) updates, including reporting guidance, system changes, account management, refunds, cargo processing, and other customs procedures. Updates are added as CBP releases new guidance and requirements.

U.S. to Accept More Beef Imports Under Temporary TRQ Increase

2026-08-28T06:20:02+00:00August 28th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

The U.S. will temporarily increase its 2026 beef tariff-rate quota by 300,000 metric tons for certain lean beef trimmings. The additional quota will open in three 100,000-metric-ton tranches starting September 1, 2026. The increase applies to imports from other countries or areas and will remain available through November 30, 2026, or until the quota fills. Imports will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Canada to Impose New Counter-Tariffs on U.S. Goods Effective September 8, 2026 (Remission Details Update)

2026-08-28T02:31:36+00:00August 27th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada will impose new counter-tariffs of 15%, 25%, or 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S.-origin goods effective 12:01 a.m. September 8, 2026, matching U.S. Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs dollar for dollar. Importers should confirm tariff classification, verify U.S. origin under CUSMA marking rules, and check with their customs broker on remission eligibility before the deadline.

Canada Imposes Provisional SIMA Duties on Certain Plywood from China

2026-08-25T15:01:09+00:00August 25th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has imposed provisional SIMA duties on certain decorative and non-structural plywood from China, effective August 24, 2026. Provisional duty rates vary by exporter, while imports from exporters without specific rates face a 227.5% duty. The measure covers specified plywood products and includes several exclusions.

Reminder: Share Your Views on Canada’s Steel TRQ Administration (Item 82) – Deadline Aug. 19

2026-08-18T00:50:16+00:00August 18th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Global Affairs Canada is reminding stakeholders to share their views on Canada’s steel TRQ administration under Item 82 of the Import Control List. The public consultation closes August 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Importers and other interested parties can submit feedback online.

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

2026-08-16T04:46:09+00:00August 13th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Starting mid-2026, CBP and USTR began releasing 2027 U.S. tariff-rate quota (TRQ) bulletins covering agricultural, food, and other imported products. This page tracks quota periods, opening dates, country-specific allocations, HTSUS classifications, restraint levels, and first-come, first-served limits. It will be updated as additional 2027 quota bulletins are released to help U.S. importers monitor applicable requirements and deadlines.

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