As scheduled, CBP activated the first phase of the CAPE tool in the ACE Portal on April 20, 2026, allowing importers and authorized customs brokers to file IEEPA duty refund claims electronically and consolidating processing for eligible entries, including unliquidated entries and those within 80 days of liquidation.
CBP targets April 20, 2026 for CAPE system launch to process IEEPA tariff refunds. Learn about Phase 1 eligibility, the refund process, and AD/CVD entry exclusions.
CBP will host an April 17 webinar on IEEPA duty refunds under the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) framework. The session explains submission of CAPE Declarations, processing steps, and refund issuance. Customs brokers and stakeholders can register for free, with limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis and CE credits offered.
China revised pet food export registration for Canadian establishments. CFIA now requires a new checklist and registration table for GACC submission. Chinese audits are removed, but CFIA inspections remain mandatory. Exporters must resubmit pending applications using updated documents before approval through the DAPQ system.
Canada extends the United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2026), allowing limited relief from the 25% surtax for eligible importers. The order defines import periods, eligibility rules, and documentation requirements. CBSA oversees claims, enforcement, corrections, and compliance checks.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced 2026 tariff rate quotas for various products, including food, agricultural, brooms, apparel, and preferential goods. The quota period runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and quotas include specific limits and minimum access quantities for certain countries.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced a web-based ACE Portal application for companies without existing access. The new form speeds up account setup, updates, and communication with CBP. Legacy PDF submissions remain available during the transition, supporting businesses needing multiple Importer of Record numbers or other special cases.
Effective April 6, 2026, Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper now apply to the full customs value of imported products. The updated structure sets rates of 50% for metal articles, 25% for metal-heavy derivatives, and a transitional 15% through 2027 for industrial and electrical grid equipment. Products made entirely with US-origin metal qualify for 10%, while goods with 15% or less metal content are removed from scope. CBP guidance now available.
New U.S. Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs introduce a 100% duty on patented drugs and APIs beginning in 2026, with tiered rates tied to onshoring and pricing agreements. While generics and specialty medicines remain exempt, companies can reduce tariffs to 0% through MFN pricing and domestic manufacturing commitments, signaling a major shift in global pharmaceutical supply chains and U.S. trade policy.
Canada’s January 2026 Export Control List Guide takes effect May 1, 2026, following a 30-day transition for NEXCOL users. The update aligns Canada’s export controls with international commitments and lets exporters review classifications, permit requirements, and internal compliance before the new guide takes effect.
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