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CBP Guidance for Section 232 Aluminum Import Instructions to Report Unknown for Country of Smelt and Cast

GHY2025-06-13T21:54:56+00:00June 13th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Effective June 28, 2025, CBP will require importers of derivative aluminum subject to Section 232 to report “unknown” for smelt or cast origin when that information is not available. Entries marked “unknown” must declare HTS 9903.85.67 or 9903.85.68 and will incur the 200% tariff rate applied to Russian aluminum. CBP’s updated guidance outlines mandatory reporting codes, ISO requirements, and new ACE system error messages tied to smelt and cast data.

FDA Outage: June 21- June 22, 2025

GHY2025-06-13T00:34:50+00:00June 12th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs|

The FDA-CBP interface will be down from June 21 at 10:00PM ET to June 22 at 6:00AM ET. FDA will not process entries or send messages during this time. Prior Notices may be delayed—submit early and avoid resubmitting entries to reduce processing time.

U.S. Opens Comments on China’s Shipbuilding Dominance Section 301 Action

GHY2025-06-09T18:55:32+00:00June 9th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, U.S. Customs|

The USTR is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Section 301 trade action targeting China’s domination of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. Key changes include revising vehicle carrier fees from Car Equivalent Units to net tonnage and exempting Maritime Security Program vessels, as well as eliminating a provision that allowed suspension of LNG export licenses. Stakeholders have until July 7, 2025, to submit comments via USTR docket number 2025-0013.

Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Extended Through August 31, 2025

GHY2025-06-06T16:22:59+00:00June 2nd, 2025|International Trade Issues, U.S. Customs|

The USTR has extended 178 product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports through August 31, 2025. The extension covers 164 exclusions previously extended in May 2024 and 14 solar-related exclusions granted in September 2024. Importers can continue to claim relief under HTSUS headings 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70, with updated effective dates and guidance to be issued by CBP.

CBP Extends In-Transit Tariff Exemption to June 16 Following Trade Court Ruling

GHY2025-07-16T01:01:53+00:00May 30th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

CBP) has extended the in-transit tariff exemption deadline to June 16, 2025, following a federal court ruling that vacated tariffs imposed under the IEEPA Reciprocal. The updated guidance allows additional time for goods already in transit before the April tariff effective dates to qualify for exemption, while legal proceedings continue.

Appeals Court Halts Tariff Repeal After CIT Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs

GHY2025-07-16T01:02:02+00:00May 30th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

The rollback of Trump-era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has been temporarily halted after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a stay on May 29. This follows a ruling by the Court of International Trade that invalidated all related executive orders, including tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. The appeals court will now consider the government’s motion to maintain the tariffs while litigation continues.

New Tariff Relief Procedures for USMCA-Eligible Automobile Imports

GHY2025-07-16T01:02:28+00:00May 20th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

Importers of automobiles from Canada and Mexico that qualify under the USMCA can submit documentation to Commerce to determine U.S. content values. This process enables importers to apply the new 25% tariff only to non-U.S. content, potentially reducing overall duty costs on vehicles impacted by Proclamation 10908.

Guidance on Executive Order Issued to Prevent Tariff Stacking on U.S. Imports

GHY2025-07-16T01:02:35+00:00May 16th, 2025|U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

CBP has issued updated guidance implementing Executive Order 14289 to prevent tariff stacking on certain imported articles. Effective retroactively to March 4, 2025, the order establishes a clear prioritization framework for five overlapping trade measures, including Section 232 and IEEPA-based tariffs. Importers are advised to follow the duty application sequence outlined by CBP and may request refunds on entries that were subject to improperly stacked duties.

Guidance on U.S. Energy Imports from Canada (Updated)

GHY2025-07-16T01:02:51+00:00May 15th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

An updated list of Canadian energy and energy-related resources is now available (May 15, 2025). This update supplements earlier guidance issued by CBP regarding the 10% additional tariff under HTSUS 9903.01.13, effective March 4, 2025. As previously noted, Canadian-origin energy products that do not qualify under the USMCA are subject to this additional duty. Products that meet USMCA origin criteria remain exempt, and CBP continues to encourage importers to seek binding classification rulings where eligibility is uncertain.

Key Changes to Ad Valorem Duty Rate, Tariff Modifications and De Minimis for China

GHY2025-06-06T16:40:48+00:00May 13th, 2025|Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

An Executive Order has been issued modifying the United States’ reciprocal tariff framework with China, following early signs of trade cooperation. The order temporarily lowers punitive tariff rates, suspends several HTSUS provisions, and defers a planned duty hike on low-value imports—all effective May 14, 2025.

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