U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated the ACE Secure Data Portal to support electronic refunds via ACH. Trade Account Owners can now enter bank details online, replacing the manual form and preparing for a smoother future refund process.
Starting October 14, 2025, the U.S. enforces Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, upholstered furniture, and cabinets. These tariffs include specific rates, trade partner caps, and monitoring provisions to protect national security and domestic industry.
The DOJ and Homeland Security have created a Trade Fraud Task Force to crack down on tariff evasion, smuggling, and trade violations. This effort supports fair trade and protects American industries and taxpayers.
The FDA released draft version 2.6 of its Supplemental Guide for imports in ACE, focusing on tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems. This update improves import data accuracy and compliance with new validation rules and product code clarifications.
U.S. CBP issued guidance on implementing the EU-U.S. trade framework shortly before the tariff modifications were officially published in the Federal Register notice. The deal removes tariffs on American industrial exports, sets a 15% tariff cap on most European imports to promote domestic production, and strengthens investment and supply chain security.
The Trump Administration argues in its Supreme Court brief that IEEPA authorizes the President to impose tariffs during national emergencies. The Court’s ruling will clarify presidential powers and impact U.S. trade and national security policy.
CBP has announced the FY 2026 Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) apparel quotas. The quota period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, covering apparel articles and T-shirts from CBTPA beneficiary countries including Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. Duty-free access begins at the quota opening on October 1, 2025.
CBP has updated entry filing guidance (CSMS #66319804) on replacement duties for certain imports from the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The update clarifies filing requirements under specific Chapter 99 HTSUS headings/provisions, confirms capped duty rates (15% for EU and Japan; 10% for UK auto parts), and reminds importers that Section 232 duties are not eligible for drawback. Importers who misreported must file post summary corrections.
USTR is seeking public input on the USMCA’s operation and the Competitiveness Committee. Comments and hearing requests are due November 3, 2025, ahead of the Joint Review on July 1, 2026, to decide the agreement’s future and whether to extend it for a new 16-year term.
Commerce/BIS issued an interim final rule to expand Section 232 tariffs on auto parts. Starting October 1, 2025, domestic producers can request additions by submitting product details, HTSUS codes, and national security impact data. Public comments close November 3.
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