Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies takes effect July 24, 2026, at rates of 10 to 12.5 percent. Canada's rate is 10 percent, with a USMCA exemption. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued entry filing guidance covering HTSUS numbers, general and country-specific exemptions, and the reporting order for entries.
The U.S. and Jordan signed a new reciprocal trade agreement on July 21, 2026, building on the 2000 Free Trade Agreement, with new rules on forced labour, customs modernization, digital trade, and national security cooperation. Jordan has also committed to new US investments, including aircraft purchases and Hikma Pharmaceuticals' $1 billion investment.
USTR's 25% Section 301 tariff on Brazilian imports took effect July 22, 2026, with exemptions for Section 232 goods, civil aircraft, pharmaceuticals, donations, and informational materials. CBP's July 21 guidance details the applicable HTSUS headings, entry filing sequence, and transition rules for in-transit goods entered before July 29.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is testing Entry Type 13 (ET13), a new ACE entry type for USPS international mail shipments, implementing two June 24, 2026 Federal Register notices on mail entry and de minimis suspension. Deployment runs from the CERT environment on July 24, 2026, to Production on September 22, 2026
On July 9, 2026, President Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation directing the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with trading partners on imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts. No new tariffs were imposed, but the administration may act if no deal is reached within 180 days.
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer confirmed the U.S. did not agree to renew USMCA in its current form during the Agreement's mandatory 2026 joint review. The decision prevents an automatic 16-year extension, but the trade pact remains in force while annual reviews and negotiations continue. Unless the three countries later agree to extend it, USMCA is scheduled to expire on July 1, 2036.
The Supreme Court's June 15, 2026 denial of a Section 301 tariff appeal confirms these China import duties are here to stay. With litigation closed, importers should shift focus from refunds to managing duty exposure through accurate classification, valuation, and expanded CBP compliance reviews.
Importing a race car into the U.S. requires compliance with NHTSA, EPA, and CBP requirements based on the vehicle’s original manufacture and intended use. Learn how to determine permanent or temporary eligibility, obtain approvals, complete HS-7 and EPA forms, and prepare customs documentation.
President Trump declared an emergency on June 29, 2026 over threats to U.S. fertilizer supply and authorized a temporary suspension of certain anti-dumping and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. The relief runs for eight months or until the emergency ends, aiming to secure supply for American farmers.
The U.S. will impose new Section 232 tariffs on drones and UAS components, including 100% duties on certain large drones, thermal-imaging UAS, docking stations, and critical components. A 25% tariff will apply to smaller qualifying UAS and other components, with lower rates available for qualifying imports from certain trading partners.
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