U.S. Imposes 15% Section 232 Tariff on Polysilicon and Its Derivatives Effective December 4, 2026

2026-08-07T03:02:01+00:00August 7th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

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 Modifies Post Summary Correction Processing Requirements

2026-08-07T02:26:54+00:00August 4th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

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.

U.S. Imposes Section 232 Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceutical Imports (CBP Guidance and UK Du​ty Rate Update)

2026-08-02T14:52:16+00:00August 2nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

CBP issued Section guidance requiring importers to report Chapter 99 HTSUS classifications for covered patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients under Chapters 29 and 30. An additional guidance confirmed a 0% additional duty rate for qualifying UK pharmaceutical products under HTSUS 9903.04.63, effective July 31, 2026.

Trump Imposes Four-Year Safeguard Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Product Imports

2026-08-02T14:16:46+00:00August 2nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

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.

U.S. To Restrict Exports Of Recoverable Critical Minerals

2026-08-02T14:25:57+00:00July 31st, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

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.

CPSC eFiling Now Live (PGA Message Set Clarifications)

2026-07-31T04:58:44+00:00July 31st, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

CPSC eFiling through CBP's ACE system is now in effect for regulated consumer product imports. Importers must submit electronic Certificate of Compliance data at entry, determine whether their products require certification, and understand available filing options. CPSC also confirms that missing PGA Message Set data will not trigger CBP entry rejection.

Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Economies, Effective July 24 (CBP Guidance Available)

2026-07-27T18:13:42+00:00July 24th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

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.

U.S. Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQs) for 2027

2026-08-02T14:28:04+00:00July 24th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Starting mid-2026, the U.S. began releasing tariff-rate quota (TRQ) bulletins for the 2027 cycle through CBP and USTR. This page tracks quota periods, opening dates, country-specific allocations, and first-come, first-served limits across affected commodities, and will be updated as additional bulletins are released throughout the year.

U.S. and Jordan Sign New Reciprocal Trade Agreement

2026-08-02T14:28:26+00:00July 22nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

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.

U.S. Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Brazilian Goods (CBP Guidance Available)

2026-08-02T14:28:51+00:00July 22nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

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.

Go to Top