The Supreme Court's June 15, 2026 denial of a Section 301 tariff appeal confirms these China import duties are here to stay. With litigation closed, importers should shift focus from refunds to managing duty exposure through accurate classification, valuation, and expanded CBP compliance reviews.
President Trump declared an emergency on June 29, 2026 over threats to U.S. fertilizer supply and authorized a temporary suspension of certain anti-dumping and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. The relief runs for eight months or until the emergency ends, aiming to secure supply for American farmers.
On June 29, 2026, CBP issued updated guidance extending the Section 232 import adjustment offset to medium and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) parts. Here's what auto and MHDV importers need to know about eligibility, HTSUS codes, country-specific tariff treatment, and entry filing under Proclamations 10908 and 10984.
President Trump's June 3, 2026 EO directs a comprehensive reform of U.S. customs enforcement, tightening importer eligibility, raising bonding requirements, and setting penalty floors. CBP has already started deactivating inactive IOR numbers in ACE, with a reactivation process now available.
The United States and Uzbekistan announced an early harvest trade package covering tariff reductions, investment cooperation, and accelerated talks toward a Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement. The commitments build on $32 billion in bilateral commercial deals announced in 2025 and will be formalized by both governments in the coming weeks.
CBSA Customs Notice 26-15 introduces new aluminum import reporting requirements under GIP 83. Importers must submit country of largest smelt, country of second-largest smelt if applicable, and country of most recent cast information through SWI IID. Mandatory reporting begins October 1, 2026. Until then, it's optional.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued two Withhold Release Orders against garments produced by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. in Jordan. The agency will detain covered shipments at U.S. ports of entry after investigations found evidence indicating violations of forced labor practices.
USTR has launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement practices. The probe will assess whether Germany's policies unfairly burden U.S. commerce by shifting a disproportionate share of global pharmaceutical research and development costs to American patients and manufacturers.
CBSA issued a series of trade remedy updates in June 2026, covering truck bodies from China, heavy plate from Chinese Taipei and Germany, and wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the UK. The agency confirmed dumping on truck bodies, found heavy plate dumping likely to continue, and launched a new wheat gluten investigation.
Canada has imposed a 10% provisional safeguard surtax on certain canned vegetable imports effective June 19, 2026. The measure will remain in place for up to 200 days while the CITT investigates potential injury to domestic producers. Importers should review product coverage, exemptions, and reporting requirements.
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