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 affecting importers, exporters and customs brokers.
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 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.
CBP has accepted approximately $132.5 billion in potential and certified IEEPA refunds for processing through CAPE, with $106.6 billion completed, certified, and sent to Treasury for disbursement. CBP has temporarily delayed CAPE Phase 3 while developing additional validations for finally liquidated entries subject to court-ordered reliquidation. Phases 1 and 2 remain operational.
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.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now issues refunds electronically through ACH, with limited exceptions. Importers and customs brokers should maintain valid U.S. bank information in the ACE Portal and review the REV-613 report for rejected refunds. The latest guidance outlines ACH enrollment requirements, notify party procedures, and steps for addressing rejected or delayed refunds.
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.
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.
CBP has extended the Enhanced ACAS phased enforcement period to May 1, 2027. Air carriers and eligible filers must continue submitting required ACAS data while addressing data quality issues, confirming system readiness, and coordinating with CBP on implementation concerns. The extension gives affected parties additional time to complete system integrations, refine compliance procedures, and prepare for full enforcement under the Enhanced ACAS Interim Final Rule.
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.
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