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.
Latest updates: CBP issued FY 2027 quota bulletins for African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) apparel and raw cane sugar. U.S. tariff-rate quotas allow specified quantities of certain imported goods to enter at reduced duty rates during a designated quota period. This page tracks FY 2027 quota updates, including allocations, quota periods, opening dates, applicable HTSUS provisions, and entry requirements.
Latest: On September 28, 2026, CBP added new error codes for e214 FTZ admissions and ACE Cargo Release for certain Canadian-origin products under Proclamations 11061, 11062, and 11063. Stay up to date with the latest CBP ACE updates, system changes, and filing requirements.
The U.S. and China reached consensus on recommendations for more favorable tariff treatment covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction. The recommendations cover U.S. exports and imports, including agricultural products, seafood, wood products, cosmetics, medical devices, small appliances, toys, holiday decorations, and child car seats.
CBP issued guidance on four Section 301 China product exclusions affected by HTSUS statistical reporting changes effective July 1, 2026. The guidance identifies new statistical reporting numbers under HTSUS 9903.88.69, confirms ACE functionality begins September 23, and explains how importers can request refunds for Section 301 duties already paid.
Latest Update: CBP issued guidance on an import ban for certain polysilicon products when Commerce determines that an importer of record exceeds historic import volumes or applicable weekly quantity limits. Affected importers cannot make further entries before December 4, 2026, but may apply to Commerce for a waiver of the prohibition.
CBSA updated its guide to importing commercial goods into Canada. The guide covers import requirements, duties and taxes, CARM registration, shipping and reporting, release and accounting, post-accounting changes, and compliance. A checklist also summarizes key steps businesses should complete before importing, during shipping, and when commercial goods arrive at the Canadian border.
Reminder: CBP’s enhanced enforcement of Importer of Record information took effect on September 18, 2026. The agency may void IOR numbers when Form 5106 information is inaccurate or incomplete. Importers and customs brokers should review and verify physical addresses, direct contact information, and Power of Attorney records and promptly correct any inaccurate or outdated information on file with CBP.
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on September 16 directing U.S. officials to review Canadian-origin goods used in federal procurement. The review could lead to some Canadian goods being removed or made unavailable for purchase by federal agencies. USTR will also continue monitoring Canada’s treatment of U.S. goods in its federal and provincial procurement markets.
The latest U.S. trade determinations include final antidumping duty review results for certain steel racks from China and glycine from India. Commerce assigned a 10.34% dumping margin to two Chinese steel rack companies and a 57.17% margin to two Indian glycine companies, with new cash deposit requirements taking effect September 15, 2026, for both.
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