U.S. De Minimis Exemption Ends for China Low-Value Imports – Tariff Increases (Postal Items)

2025-06-06T16:49:50+00:00April 10th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Effective May 2, 2025, the U.S. will end de minimis duty-free treatment for imports from China and Hong Kong, requiring formal or informal entry for all shipments—including those by mail—and imposing a 120% ad valorem tariff or, for postal items, a per-item duty of $100 (rising to $200 on June 1); no duty drawback is available on the tariff. Carriers must report shipment details to CBP, maintain international bonds, and remit duties on schedule, with CBP authorized to enforce compliance and require formal entry for any package.

Canada Responds with Tariff on U.S. Automobile Imports, Effective April 9

2025-07-16T01:05:23+00:00April 8th, 2025|Canada Customs, Canada Surtax, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Effective April 9, 2025, Canada is imposing 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant U.S.-made vehicles and on the non-Canadian, non-Mexican content of CUSMA-compliant ones. The move targets the U.S. auto sector and redirects tariff revenue to support Canadian auto workers. A full listing of affected vehicle products has been provided.

AD/CVD on Aluminum Containers from China and Molded Fiber Products from Vietnam

2025-06-06T16:53:23+00:00March 13th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Commerce has finalized antidumping duties on disposable aluminum containers from China and countervailing duties on thermoformed molded fiber products from Vietnam, citing unfair trade practices. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will now determine if these imports have materially harmed domestic industries, with final duties to be enforced if an affirmative ruling is issued.

Updated Guidance on U.S. Import Duties for Steel, Aluminum, and Derivative Products

2025-06-06T16:58:45+00:00March 12th, 2025|Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Updated guidance on steel and aluminum tariffs, effective March 12, 2025, detailing tariff classifications, duty rates, reporting requirements, and compliance measures under Section 232. Detailing specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, quota regulations, foreign trade zone provisions, and enforcement expectations to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to trade regulations.

Guidance on Additional Tariffs – Canada, Mexico, and China, Steel and Aluminum Imports

2025-07-16T01:07:13+00:00March 5th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

We've provided detailed guidance on new tariffs effective March 4, 2025, covering imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. These include a 25% tariff on most goods, a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, and an increase on Chinese imports from 10% to 20%. Steel and aluminum imports are subject to a 25% tariff, while Russian aluminum faces a 200% tariff. Limited exemptions apply under HTS provisions. Details here.

U.S. 25% Tariff on Canada and Mexico Imports In Effect March 4th

2025-07-16T01:07:40+00:00March 3rd, 2025|Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

Trump’s executive order imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% levy on Canadian energy goes into effect March 4th, 2025. In response, Canada will follow through with applying its $155 billion retaliatory tariff package, escalating trade tensions across North America and raising concerns over economic disruptions, particularly in the manufacturing, energy, and agricultural sectors.

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