U.S. Tariffs - GHY International

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

GHY2026-10-30T03:35:21+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.

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

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T03:01:03+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

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T02:35:45+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)

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T02:36:26+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.

Guidance on U.S. Content Assessment for Section 232 Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Tariffs

Mark Calatrava2026-10-15T03:14:40+00:00October 13th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Commerce issued guidance to CBP on assessing U.S. content in USMCA-eligible products from Canada and Mexico. The guidance defines U.S. content as the value attributable to qualifying U.S.-origin parts and, where not already accounted for, U.S.-melted and poured steel, U.S.-smelted and cast aluminum, and U.S.-smelted and cast copper for tariff implementation under Proclamation 11032.

NAFTA Panel Upholds U.S. Countervailing Duty Determination on Canadian Softwood Lumber

Mark Calatrava2026-10-13T07:44:26+00:00October 13th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

A NAFTA panel upheld the U.S. Commerce Department’s second remand determination in the Canadian softwood lumber subsidy case, concluding a challenge launched in 2017. The ruling leaves current cash-deposit rates unchanged, including combined antidumping and countervailing duties of 47.59% for Canfor, 26.47% for West Fraser, and 35.16% for other companies covered by the sixth administrative reviews.

U.S. Continues Section 301 Tariffs on Certain Imports from China

Mark Calatrava2026-10-09T03:33:40+00:00October 8th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

USTR will continue the July 6, 2018, and August 23, 2018, Section 301 actions on certain imports from China, as modified, after receiving requests from domestic industries. Additional duties generally range from 7.5% to 25%, depending on the product and applicable tariff action, with some higher rates following later modifications. Both actions remain in effect while USTR conducts another statutory four-year review.

CBP Launches CAPE for IEEPA Duty Refunds (Phase 3 Launches Oct. 6; IEEPA Refund Comments Due Nov. 4)

GHY2026-10-23T02:38:30+00:00October 5th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Latest on IEEPA duty refunds: CBP is allowing an additional 30 days for public comments on its court-ordered refund information collection. Comments should address the collection’s necessity, estimated burden, clarity, or ways to reduce reporting burdens. Written comments must be submitted in English through Reginfo.gov by November 4, 2026.

U.S. and China Agree on More Favorable Tariff Treatment for $30B in Goods

Mark Calatrava2026-09-28T12:55:24+00:00September 28th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

The U.S. and China reached consensus on recommendations for more favorable tariff treatment covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction. The recommendations cover U.S. exports and imports, including agricultural products, seafood, wood products, cosmetics, medical devices, small appliances, toys, holiday decorations, and child car seats.

U.S. Imposes 15% Section 232 Tariff on Polysilicon and Its Derivatives (Import Ban Guidance Issued)

Mark Calatrava2026-09-23T04:20:08+00:00September 23rd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Latest Update: CBP issued guidance on an import ban for certain polysilicon products when Commerce determines that an importer of record exceeds historic import volumes or applicable weekly quantity limits. Affected importers cannot make further entries before December 4, 2026, but may apply to Commerce for a waiver of the prohibition.

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