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.
Latest update: CBP issued quota bulletins for Argentina Beef Tranche 4, the United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4, and Tranche 2 of the 2026 “Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer” tariff-rate quota. The agency continues to issue TRQ bulletins covering agricultural, food, and other products, quota limits, and entry requirements. This page tracks the latest 2026 quota bulletins and related filing information as CBP releases new updates.
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physical addresses, direct contact information, and Power of Attorney records and promptly correct any inaccurate or outdated information on file with CBP.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.
USTR is seeking comments on significant foreign trade barriers for the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report, including barriers affecting U.S. exports, investment, electronic commerce, and telecommunications. Comments should identify relevant measures, explain their trade impact, and include export estimates where possible. Submissions are due through Regulations.gov by October 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
The Government of Canada has expanded the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, offering up to $3 million in non-repayable funding to eligible businesses in the Prairies and southern Ontario. The program provides liquidity support and funding for business pivots, productivity, resilience, capital investments, market diversification, and competitiveness amid trade uncertainty.
The USITC is seeking comments on how it should implement Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission wants input on foreign practices that burden U.S. commerce, how it should gather and analyze information, confidentiality protections, and recommendations to the President. Comments under docket MISC-053 are due by 5:15 p.m. on November 8, 2026.
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