U.S. Counters China’s Shipbuilding Dominance with Section 301 Action

2025-04-18T00:31:14+00:00April 17th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, U.S. Customs|

The USTR has announced phased Section 301 measures targeting China’s dominance in shipbuilding, logistics, and maritime sectors, following a year-long investigation. The action includes new service fees, future transport restrictions, and proposed tariffs to strengthen U.S. supply chain resilience and domestic vessel production.

China Imposes Sweeping 125% (up from 84%) Tariff on U.S. Imports

2025-04-11T17:23:57+00:00April 11th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

In a sharp escalation of the U.S.–China trade war, China announced it will impose 34% tariffs on all American imports starting April 10, 2025. The move directly responds to President Donald Trump's newly imposed 34% tariff on all Chinese goods, bringing total U.S. duties on Chinese imports to over 54% when combined with previous measures. China also blacklisted 11 U.S. tech and defense firms and rolled out new export controls, signaling a significant breakdown in economic relations between the two global powers.

U.S. De Minimis Exemption Ends for China Low-Value Imports – Tariff Increases (Postal Items)

2025-04-11T15:50:10+00:00April 10th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Effective May 2, 2025, the U.S. will end de minimis duty-free treatment for imports from China and Hong Kong, requiring formal or informal entry for all shipments—including those by mail—and imposing a 120% ad valorem tariff or, for postal items, a per-item duty of $100 (rising to $200 on June 1); no duty drawback is available on the tariff. Carriers must report shipment details to CBP, maintain international bonds, and remit duties on schedule, with CBP authorized to enforce compliance and require formal entry for any package.

U.S. to Apply a 25% Tariff on Imports of Autos and Parts (Updated)

2025-04-11T15:19:36+00:00April 2nd, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The United States will begin enforcing new tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts starting April 3, 2025 and May 3, 2025, respectively, citing national security concerns and a push to support the domestic automotive sector. A recent update outlines which specific automobiles and auto parts will be subject to the new duties. Read on for the full list of affected products and detailed information on the policy changes.

U.S. Duties on Steel and Aluminum Derivatives – Key Reporting and Compliance Updates [Updated]

2025-04-11T15:19:55+00:00March 27th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Guidance on complying with Section 232 duties for steel and aluminum derivative products, including a Derivatives Worksheet and additional resources, such as CBP’s Section 232 FAQs (updated), for further clarification on duty assessments and reporting obligations. Note: There has been an update to reporting guidance on the country of smelt and cast if unknown.

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