International Trade Issues - GHY International

U.S. Commerce Seeks Comments on Foreign Softwood Lumber Subsidies

Mark Calatrava2026-10-30T04:58:50+00:00October 29th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, United States Imports|

The U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking comments on softwood lumber subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Sweden from January 1 through June 30, 2026. These countries each accounted for at least 1% of U.S. softwood lumber imports by quantity. Interested parties must identify the subsidy program and responsible government authority. Submissions are due November 30, 2026, through Regulations.gov

Trump Orders Trade Talks On Robotics & Machinery Imports Over National Security

Mark Calatrava2026-10-29T04:31:39+00:00October 29th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

President Trump has ordered trade talks with foreign partners over U.S. imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and related components. According to the October 28 proclamation, a Section 232 investigation found that these imports threaten U.S. national security. U.S. officials must report progress within 180 days of the proclamation. Depending on the negotiations, Trump may consider tariffs, import restrictions, and incentives for domestic production.

U.S. Trade Final Determinations and AD/CVD Decisions in 2026 (Updated)

Mark Calatrava2026-10-29T06:14:27+00:00October 28th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

Latest: The USITC determined that revoking the countervailing duty order on mattresses from China and antidumping duty orders on mattresses from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam would likely lead to continued injury to U.S. producers. Commerce also found that revoking the antidumping duty order on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam would likely lead to continued dumping.

BIS Renews Export Denial Order Against Mahan Airways for One Year

Mark Calatrava2026-10-28T05:26:29+00:00October 27th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has again renewed its temporary denial order against Mahan Airways for another year, effective October 22, 2026. Mahan Airways and linked parties are prohibited from participating in specified transactions involving items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including certain exports, reexports, transfers, and servicing activities. BIS identified a pattern of repeated apparent violations of U.S. export control rules.

Customs Broker Permit User Fee for 2027 Due January 29 (Updated)

GHY2026-10-28T05:32:11+00:00October 27th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the 2027 customs broker permit user fee of $190.88 is due no later than January 29, 2027. Customs brokers must pay by the deadline to avoid revocation of their national permits by operation of law. CBP encourages electronic payment through its eCBP portal, where first-time users must create a Login.gov account. Brokers can also pay at the processing center under CBP’s established remittance procedures.

USTR Proposes Two-Month Extension of Section 301 Suspension on China Maritime Fees

Mark Calatrava2026-10-28T05:02:50+00:00October 26th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

USTR proposes extending the suspension of Section 301 actions targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors through January 9, 2027. The extension would keep specified maritime transport service fees and duties suspended for two additional months while trade negotiations continue. Interested parties can submit comments through USTR’s online portal by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Trump Orders Negotiations on Wind Turbine Imports Under Section 232

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T03:04:39+00:00October 23rd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

President Trump issued a proclamation on October 22, 2026, directing Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate with foreign trading partners over wind turbine imports. Commerce identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities, radar interference, and reliance on foreign-made components as national security concerns. Existing Section 232 duties on covered aluminum, steel, and copper products remain unchanged.

CBP Issues Guidance on Section 301 China Conforming Amendment (Updated)

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T03:01:03+00:00October 23rd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Latest: CBP updated its guidance on Section 301 China Conforming Amendment on October 22, 2026, to cover five product exclusions affected by changes to HTSUS statistical reporting numbers. The updated guidance takes effect in ACE at 6 p.m. EDT on October 23. Importers who paid Section 301 duties on eligible goods may request refunds through a Post Summary Correction or protest, subject to filing deadlines.

Canada’s Tariff Relief Guide for Importers of U.S. Goods

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T03:31:41+00:00October 23rd, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada’s tariff relief guide helps businesses importing goods from the United States determine whether counter tariffs apply and identify available relief measures. It explains how eligible importers can claim existing remission, request refunds through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and explore other relief programs. Businesses may also seek exceptional remission from Finance Canada if existing measures do not apply and specific conditions are met.

New Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T02:35:45+00:00October 22nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Gellert Global Group filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade on October 20, 2026, challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The company argues that the tariffs exceed presidential authority and that duties on newly listed products were collected before the required 30-day waiting period. It seeks to stop collection and recover duties with interest.

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