U.S. Imposes Section 338 Tariffs on Certain Canadian Imports (CBP Guidance on Further Modifications)

2026-10-30T03:35:21+00:00October 29th, 2026|Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

On Oct. 29, 2026, CBP issued filing guidance for the October 30 changes to the 50% Section 338 duties on certain Canadian goods, following President Trump's Oct. 23 proclamation. Under the revised scope, 100 additional HTSUS classifications are now subject to the 50% duty, while certain other classifications are no longer covered. CBP also published an updated HTSUS list identifying the classifications affected by the changes.

Trump Orders Trade Talks On Robotics & Machinery Imports Over National Security

2026-10-29T04:31:39+00:00October 29th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

President Trump has ordered trade talks with foreign partners over U.S. imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and related components. According to the October 28 proclamation, a Section 232 investigation found that these imports threaten U.S. national security. U.S. officials must report progress within 180 days of the proclamation. Depending on the negotiations, Trump may consider tariffs, import restrictions, and incentives for domestic production.

U.S. Trade Final Determinations and AD/CVD Decisions in 2026 (Updated)

2026-10-29T06:14:27+00:00October 28th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

Latest: The USITC determined that revoking the countervailing duty order on mattresses from China and antidumping duty orders on mattresses from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam would likely lead to continued injury to U.S. producers. Commerce also found that revoking the antidumping duty order on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam would likely lead to continued dumping.

BIS Renews Export Denial Order Against Mahan Airways for One Year

2026-10-28T05:26:29+00:00October 27th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has again renewed its temporary denial order against Mahan Airways for another year, effective October 22, 2026. Mahan Airways and linked parties are prohibited from participating in specified transactions involving items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including certain exports, reexports, transfers, and servicing activities. BIS identified a pattern of repeated apparent violations of U.S. export control rules.

Customs Broker Permit User Fee for 2027 Due January 29 (Updated)

2026-10-28T05:32:11+00:00October 27th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the 2027 customs broker permit user fee of $190.88 is due no later than January 29, 2027. Customs brokers must pay by the deadline to avoid revocation of their national permits by operation of law. CBP encourages electronic payment through its eCBP portal, where first-time users must create a Login.gov account. Brokers can also pay at the processing center under CBP’s established remittance procedures.

USTR Proposes Two-Month Extension of Section 301 Suspension on China Maritime Fees

2026-10-28T05:02:50+00:00October 26th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

USTR proposes extending the suspension of Section 301 actions targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors through January 9, 2027. The extension would keep specified maritime transport service fees and duties suspended for two additional months while trade negotiations continue. Interested parties can submit comments through USTR’s online portal by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Trump Orders Negotiations on Wind Turbine Imports Under Section 232

2026-10-23T03:04:39+00:00October 23rd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, United States Imports|

President Trump issued a proclamation on October 22, 2026, directing Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate with foreign trading partners over wind turbine imports. Commerce identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities, radar interference, and reliance on foreign-made components as national security concerns. Existing Section 232 duties on covered aluminum, steel, and copper products remain unchanged.

CBP Issues Guidance on Section 301 China Conforming Amendment (Updated)

2026-10-23T03:01:03+00:00October 23rd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Latest: CBP updated its guidance on Section 301 China Conforming Amendment on October 22, 2026, to cover five product exclusions affected by changes to HTSUS statistical reporting numbers. The updated guidance takes effect in ACE at 6 p.m. EDT on October 23. Importers who paid Section 301 duties on eligible goods may request refunds through a Post Summary Correction or protest, subject to filing deadlines.

New Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports

2026-10-23T02:35:45+00:00October 22nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Gellert Global Group filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade on October 20, 2026, challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The company argues that the tariffs exceed presidential authority and that duties on newly listed products were collected before the required 30-day waiting period. It seeks to stop collection and recover duties with interest.

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

2026-10-23T02:36:26+00:00October 21st, 2026|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Latest updates: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a quota bulletin for the 2027 fine denier polyester staple fiber absolute quota under the temporary importation under bond (TIB) program. CBP also released a bulletin for the 2027 second-quarter tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products, covering November 15, 2026, through February 13, 2027. GHY tracks quota limits, opening dates, HTSUS classifications, country exclusions, and filing requirements.

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