The U.S. Trade Representative extended Section 301 tariff exclusions for certain Chinese goods through November 29, 2025, beyond the prior August 31 expiration. This covers 164 product exclusions and 14 exclusions for manufacturing equipment. CBP has issued guidance for claiming these exclusions.
U.S. Customs announces 2026 tariff-rate quota openings for tobacco and sugar products, including raw cane, refined, specialty, and sugar-containing goods. Importers must observe specific opening dates and submit required certificates like CQEs to ensure compliance.
CBP's ACE update enforces auto-rejection of manifests missing clear cargo descriptions, shipper, or consignee names. Updates span air, ocean, rail, and truck. Testing is live in ACE CERT; official rollout is September 27, 2025, to boost trade compliance.
The U.S. launched investigations into freight rail couplers imported from the Czech Republic and India to check for unfair pricing or subsidies. Imports after August 12, 2025, may face extra duties applied retroactively under specific tariff codes
On August 12, 2025, CBP deployed the final Section 321 enhancement in the ACE Production environment. ACE now automatically withholds de minimis shipments exceeding $800 per person, per day, ensuring compliance with Section 321 rules across all transportation modes except mail.
Effective August 18, 2025, Commerce will impose 50% Section 232 tariffs on 407 additional steel and aluminum derivative products with no exemptions for in-transit goods. CBP requires accurate Chapter 99 reporting and confirms that other duties and exclusions still apply.
The United States has extended its tariff pause on China-produced goods for 90 days, pushing the implementation date to November 10, 2025. The move, announced through an Executive Order on August 11, gives both nations more time to finalize a trade deal aimed at addressing non-reciprocal trade practices and U.S. national security concerns.
On July 31, 2025, President Trump raised Canadian tariffs from 25% to 35%, added a 40% duty on evasion attempts, kept USMCA and energy exemptions, and maintained retaliation rights. CBP will enforce and provide guidance; importers must ensure compliance.
The U.S. updates reciprocal tariffs targeting trade imbalances and national security concerns. New rates, ranging from 10% to 41%, affect key trading partners, with measures to prevent tariff evasion and ensure compliance by importers.
The U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting August 6, 2025. Exemptions include aircraft, orange juice, certain metals, and oil products. Goods shipped before August 6 and arriving before October 5 are also exempt.
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