Effective August 29, 2025, the U.S. ended its longstanding de minimis duty exemption for most low-value imports, requiring formal customs entries. CBP updates its list of qualified parties to collect duties on international mail shipments. In January 2026, GHY eBiz was added, providing an integrated solution for compliant, cost-efficient eCommerce clearance.
On February 6, 2026, Trump signed a proclamation to expand U.S.' beef tariff-rate quota by 80,000 metric tons, allocating all additional lean beef trimmings to Argentina. This move addresses domestic shortages caused by drought, wildfires, disease restrictions, and declining cattle herds, ensuring sufficient ground beef supply at in-quota duty rates.
On February 6, 2026, Trump signed a proclamation to expand U.S.' beef tariff-rate quota by 80,000 metric tons, allocating all additional lean beef trimmings to Argentina. This move addresses domestic shortages caused by drought, wildfires, disease restrictions, and declining cattle herds, ensuring sufficient ground beef supply at in-quota duty rates.
The U.S. lifted the 25% tariff on Indian imports on February 7, 2026, which was initially imposed on August 27, 2025, due to India’s continued Russian oil imports. The removal follows India’s commitments to halt Russian oil imports, boost U.S. energy purchases, and expand defense cooperation, signaling a shift in trade policy.
The U.S. and Argentina agreed on a framework to expand trade, investment, and economic partnership, covering tariffs, standards, IP, agriculture, labor, environment, and digital trade. Additional tariffs on Argentine goods are capped at 10% above MFN rates. The U.S–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI) was formally signed on Feb 5, 2026.
On October 17, 2025, President Trump imposed Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, certain truck parts, and buses to support U.S. industry and supply chains. Tariffs took effect November 1, 2025, with CBP providing filing guidance. On February 2, 2026, USMCA procedures allowed tariffs to apply only to non-U.S. content.
NOAA clarified seafood import restrictions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Importers must ensure covered fish and fish products have a signed COA, complete required data, and file electronically through CBP’s ACE system.
Effective January 30, 2026, the United States established a tariff process targeting countries that directly or indirectly supply oil to Cuba. The measure follows an emergency declaration and authorizes U.S. agencies to identify suppliers, set tariff rates, issue guidance, and adjust actions based on foreign policy and national security considerations.
Effective October 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) increases FY 2026 customs user fees due to inflation. The annual Customs Broker permit fee of $185.38 must be paid by January 30, 2026 through the eCBP portal. Missing the deadline will result in automatic permit revocation. Guides and FAQs are available online.
CBP updated its Forced Labor website and UFLPA Enforcement Statistics Dashboard for 2026. The dashboard offers granular shipment data, interactive filters, and visualizations to help trade stakeholders track enforcement actions and maintain compliance. Previous dashboard data is archived, and additional insights are available via the CBP Data Portal.
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