Stay up to date with the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) updates, including reporting guidance, system changes, account management, refunds, cargo processing, and other customs procedures. Updates are added as CBP releases new guidance and requirements affecting importers, exporters and customs brokers.
The U.S. will temporarily increase its 2026 beef tariff-rate quota by 300,000 metric tons for certain lean beef trimmings. The additional quota will open in three 100,000-metric-ton tranches starting September 1, 2026. The increase applies to imports from other countries or areas and will remain available through November 30, 2026, or until the quota fills. Imports will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
CBP has accepted approximately $132.5 billion in potential and certified IEEPA refunds for processing through CAPE, with $106.6 billion completed, certified, and sent to Treasury for disbursement. CBP has temporarily delayed CAPE Phase 3 while developing additional validations for finally liquidated entries subject to court-ordered reliquidation. Phases 1 and 2 remain operational.
The U.S. has imposed an additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian dairy, alcoholic beverage, and motor vehicle imports under Section 338, with no USMCA exemption. CBP has issued filing guidance confirming new HTSUS headings. On August 25, the White House accused Canada of discriminatory trade practices and rejecting a U.S. offer for improved market access.
A new 50% Section 338 tariff takes effect August 22, 2026 (paused from August 19), calculated by the date goods arrive and enter the U.S., not the date they ship from Canada. This update details the actions exporters should take now, including confirming arrival timing with their carrier and broker, moving eligible shipments before the deadline, and holding others where entry timing is uncertain.
Starting mid-2026, CBP and USTR began releasing 2027 U.S. tariff-rate quota (TRQ) bulletins covering agricultural, food, and other imported products. This page tracks quota periods, opening dates, country-specific allocations, HTSUS classifications, restraint levels, and first-come, first-served limits. It will be updated as additional 2027 quota bulletins are released to help U.S. importers monitor applicable requirements and deadlines.
The United States will impose a 15% Section 232 tariff and Minimum Import Prices on covered polysilicon and derivative imports effective December 4, 2026. The proclamation also introduces new importer documentation requirements, CBP enforcement measures, and incentives for companies investing in U.S. polysilicon production.
CBP issued guidance on Post Summary Correction (PSC) processing changes effective August 5, 2026. The update covers ACH payment requirements, full payment rules, interest handling, and filing exceptions for certain suspended entries. Importers and brokers must follow the updated requirements when submitting PSCs through the Automated Broker Interface.
President Trump established a four-year safeguard tariff-rate quota on certain quartz surface product imports following an ITC finding of serious injury to the U.S. industry. The measure covers specific HTSUS classifications, includes annual quota adjustments, and takes effect August 15, 2026, with exemptions for certain countries and trade agreement partners.
President Trump issued a Defense Production Act determination authorizing Commerce to take action on recoverable critical minerals and materials. The measure covers materials such as black mass, rare-earth magnets, and mineral-containing waste while addressing supply risks linked to foreign dependence and national defense needs.
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