Latest: The U.S. Department of Commerce finalized antidumping duty margins on frozen warmwater shrimp from Vietnam for February 2024 through January 2025. The rates are 10.71% for Fimex Group, 6.36% for STAPIMEX, 7.59% for separate-rate companies, and 25.76% for the Vietnam-wide entity. GHY tracks U.S. AD/CVD decisions and duty changes affecting imports.
Latest: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the 2027 Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) quota limits for eligible apparel imports. The quota period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with limits of 970 million square meter equivalents for apparel and 12 million dozen for T-shirts. Eligible imports must meet CBTPA requirements to qualify for preferential tariff treatment.
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.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes new rules for imports valued at $2,500 or less, including earlier electronic filing, a new entry process for eligible international mail shipments, additional shipment data, and bond requirements. The proposal would also expand CBP’s authority to require formal entry. Importers, brokers, and carriers can submit comments through December 7, 2026.
USTR is seeking public comments ahead of the 2027 USMCA joint review. Comments and hearing requests are due January 12, 2027. USTR is seeking input on the agreement’s operation, implementation, compliance, investment climate, competitiveness, economic security, and cooperation on non-market policies and practices that affect trade and investment across North America.
CBP issued two Withhold Release Orders (WROs) against palm oil and its derivative products produced by two palm oil plantations in Indonesia, Mitra Aneka Rezeki (MAR) and Hardaya Inti Plantation (HIP). WROs allow CBP to detain goods suspected of being made with forced labor. This page tracks the latest WROs and what they mean for affected importers and shipments.
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.
Canada’s United States Surtax Order (2026) took effect September 8, 2026, imposing 15%, 25%, or 50% surtaxes on specified U.S.-origin goods. CBSA guidance outlines covered goods, origin requirements, exemptions, accounting procedures, proof of origin, and relief options. Canadian importers should review applicable tariff items and work with their brokers to assess exposure.
Canada has extended the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax through January 31, 2027. The measure covers unleaded gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, and leaded aviation gasoline. Eligible imported fuels require Excise Exemption Code F00 when Trade Chain Partners complete a Commercial Accounting Declaration in CARM.
The CBSA has initiated dumping and subsidy investigations into certain truck and bus tires originating in or exported from China. The investigations cover specified new and retreaded pneumatic rubber tires for medium and heavy vehicles. Importers should review the product definition, tariff classifications, and investigation timeline as the CBSA proceeds with its review.
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