Latest Update: CBP issued guidance on an import ban for certain polysilicon products when Commerce determines that an importer of record exceeds historic import volumes or applicable weekly quantity limits. Affected importers cannot make further entries before December 4, 2026, but may apply to Commerce for a waiver of the prohibition.
USTR is seeking comments on significant foreign trade barriers for the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report, including barriers affecting U.S. exports, investment, electronic commerce, and telecommunications. Comments should identify relevant measures, explain their trade impact, and include export estimates where possible. Submissions are due through Regulations.gov by October 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
The USITC is seeking comments on how it should implement Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission wants input on foreign practices that burden U.S. commerce, how it should gather and analyze information, confidentiality protections, and recommendations to the President. Comments under docket MISC-053 are due by 5:15 p.m. on November 8, 2026.
U.S. Section 232 tariffs on unmanned aircraft systems and components take effect Sept. 3, 2026. The new duties include 100% and 25% tariffs on specified products. CBP has issued guidance covering Chapter 99 HTSUS classifications, duty reporting requirements, trade agreements, drawback, and Foreign-Trade Zone treatment for affected imports.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering heightened import disclosure requirements to improve supply chain visibility and detect illegal transshipment. Proposed measures include foreign export documents, detailed party identifiers, global business IDs, supply chain tracing technology, AI tools, and potential CTPAT changes. Comments on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) are due December 1, 2026.
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.
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.
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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