CBP Launches CAPE for IEEPA Duty Refunds ($132.5B in IEEPA Refunds Accepted in CAPE; Phase 3 Delayed)

2026-08-27T03:55:35+00:00August 27th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

CBP has accepted approximately $132.5 billion in potential and certified IEEPA refunds for processing through CAPE, with $106.6 billion completed, certified, and sent to Treasury for disbursement. CBP has temporarily delayed CAPE Phase 3 while developing additional validations for finally liquidated entries subject to court-ordered reliquidation. Phases 1 and 2 remain operational.

U.S. Imposes 50% Section 338 Tariffs on Certain Canadian Imports (Tensions Escalate)

2026-08-26T02:35:32+00:00August 26th, 2026|Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

The U.S. has imposed an additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian dairy, alcoholic beverage, and motor vehicle imports under Section 338, with no USMCA exemption. CBP has issued filing guidance confirming new HTSUS headings. On August 25, the White House accused Canada of discriminatory trade practices and rejecting a U.S. offer for improved market access.

Section 338 Tariffs: How Canadian Exporters Should Prepare Before August 22 (Update)

2026-08-19T04:49:05+00:00August 18th, 2026|Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

A new 50% Section 338 tariff takes effect August 22, 2026 (paused from August 19), calculated by the date goods arrive and enter the U.S., not the date they ship from Canada. This update details the actions exporters should take now, including confirming arrival timing with their carrier and broker, moving eligible shipments before the deadline, and holding others where entry timing is uncertain.

U.S. Tariff-Rate Quotas for 2027 (Updated)

2026-08-16T04:46:09+00:00August 13th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Starting mid-2026, CBP and USTR began releasing 2027 U.S. tariff-rate quota (TRQ) bulletins covering agricultural, food, and other imported products. This page tracks quota periods, opening dates, country-specific allocations, HTSUS classifications, restraint levels, and first-come, first-served limits. It will be updated as additional 2027 quota bulletins are released to help U.S. importers monitor applicable requirements and deadlines.

U.S. Imposes 15% Section 232 Tariff on Polysilicon and Its Derivatives Effective December 4, 2026

2026-08-07T03:02:01+00:00August 7th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

The United States will impose a 15% Section 232 tariff and Minimum Import Prices on covered polysilicon and derivative imports effective December 4, 2026. The proclamation also introduces new importer documentation requirements, CBP enforcement measures, and incentives for companies investing in U.S. polysilicon production.

CBP Modifies Post Summary Correction Processing Requirements

2026-08-07T02:26:54+00:00August 4th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

CBP issued guidance on Post Summary Correction (PSC) processing changes effective August 5, 2026. The update covers ACH payment requirements, full payment rules, interest handling, and filing exceptions for certain suspended entries. Importers and brokers must follow the updated requirements when submitting PSCs through the Automated Broker Interface.

Trump Imposes Four-Year Safeguard Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Product Imports

2026-08-02T14:16:46+00:00August 2nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

President Trump established a four-year safeguard tariff-rate quota on certain quartz surface product imports following an ITC finding of serious injury to the U.S. industry. The measure covers specific HTSUS classifications, includes annual quota adjustments, and takes effect August 15, 2026, with exemptions for certain countries and trade agreement partners.

U.S. To Restrict Exports Of Recoverable Critical Minerals

2026-08-02T14:25:57+00:00July 31st, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

President Trump issued a Defense Production Act determination authorizing Commerce to take action on recoverable critical minerals and materials. The measure covers materials such as black mass, rare-earth magnets, and mineral-containing waste while addressing supply risks linked to foreign dependence and national defense needs.

Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Economies, Effective July 24 (CBP Guidance Available)

2026-07-27T18:13:42+00:00July 24th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies takes effect July 24, 2026, at rates of 10 to 12.5 percent. Canada's rate is 10 percent, with a USMCA exemption. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued entry filing guidance covering HTSUS numbers, general and country-specific exemptions, and the reporting order for entries.

U.S. and Jordan Sign New Reciprocal Trade Agreement

2026-08-02T14:28:26+00:00July 22nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

The U.S. and Jordan signed a new reciprocal trade agreement on July 21, 2026, building on the 2000 Free Trade Agreement, with new rules on forced labour, customs modernization, digital trade, and national security cooperation. Jordan has also committed to new US investments, including aircraft purchases and Hikma Pharmaceuticals' $1 billion investment.

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