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.
The U.S. will impose new Section 232 tariffs on drones and UAS components, including 100% duties on certain large drones, thermal-imaging UAS, docking stations, and critical components. A 25% tariff will apply to smaller qualifying UAS and other components, with lower rates available for qualifying imports from certain trading partners.
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.
The United States will impose a 15% Section 232 tariff and Minimum Import Prices on covered polysilicon and derivative imports effective December 4, 2026. The proclamation also introduces new importer documentation requirements, CBP enforcement measures, and incentives for companies investing in U.S. polysilicon production.
Canada imposed a 25% surtax on certain imported wood cabinets, vanities, and subassemblies effective July 31, 2026. The safeguard measure applies to specified goods under the Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order, with importers required to declare covered goods through CAD filings and report safeguard code 26169A.
CBP issued guidance on Post Summary Correction (PSC) processing changes effective August 5, 2026. The update covers ACH payment requirements, full payment rules, interest handling, and filing exceptions for certain suspended entries. Importers and brokers must follow the updated requirements when submitting PSCs through the Automated Broker Interface.
President Trump established a four-year safeguard tariff-rate quota on certain quartz surface product imports following an ITC finding of serious injury to the U.S. industry. The measure covers specific HTSUS classifications, includes annual quota adjustments, and takes effect August 15, 2026, with exemptions for certain countries and trade agreement partners.
CBSA imposed provisional anti-dumping and countervailing duties on unarmoured building cables and conductors from China under SIMA. Effective July 29, 2026, subject goods face exporter-specific rates, while imports without specific rates face a 225.9% provisional duty.
President Trump issued a Defense Production Act determination authorizing Commerce to take action on recoverable critical minerals and materials. The measure covers materials such as black mass, rare-earth magnets, and mineral-containing waste while addressing supply risks linked to foreign dependence and national defense needs.
CFIA has renewed temporary import requirements for U.S. romaine lettuce for the 2026 harvest season. Meanwhile, the agency is seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed livestock feed ingredient updates before finalizing its decisions.
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