The U.S. Department of Commerce issued procedures under Proclamation 10984 allowing eligible steel and aluminum producers in Canada and Mexico to apply for tariff reductions tied to new U.S. production capacity. The program covers imports used in automobiles, trucks, buses, and related parts, subject to strict compliance.
As scheduled, CBP activated the first phase of the CAPE tool in the ACE Portal on April 20, 2026, allowing importers and authorized customs brokers to file IEEPA duty refund claims electronically and consolidating processing for eligible entries, including unliquidated entries and those within 80 days of liquidation.
CBP targets April 20, 2026 for CAPE system launch to process IEEPA tariff refunds. Learn about Phase 1 eligibility, the refund process, and AD/CVD entry exclusions.
CBP will host an April 17 webinar on IEEPA duty refunds under the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) framework. The session explains submission of CAPE Declarations, processing steps, and refund issuance. Customs brokers and stakeholders can register for free, with limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis and CE credits offered.
A NAFTA Article 1904 binational panel has issued a decision on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S. It affirmed parts of the U.S. Commerce Department’s countervailing duty determination while remanding others. The U.S. must complete its redetermination by June 4, 2026, under NAFTA trade rules replacing domestic court review.
The United States Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 economies over failure to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The review will assess whether these practices burden U.S. commerce. Public comments are due April 15, 2026, with hearings scheduled for April 28 as consultations begin.
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into structural excess manufacturing capacity in 16 economies, including China, the European Union, and Mexico. The review will assess whether foreign acts or policies unfairly burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Public comments open March 17, 2026.
Following the Supreme Court decision on Feb. 20, 2026, the administration implemented a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122, effective Feb. 24. The measure targets persistent U.S. balance-of-payments deficits and dollar pressures. CBP issued guidance detailing affected imports, exemptions, and reporting requirements.
The Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, ending reciprocal, fentanyl, and Brazil-related measures effective February 23, 2026. CBP guidance issued on February 22, 2026 confirms termination of IEEPA duty collection and deactivation of related HTSUS numbers in ACE beginning February 24, 2026.
On February 20, President Trump imposed a 10% ad valorem duty under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24 for 150 days. Related executive orders direct agencies to wind down IEEPA tariffs and maintain the suspension of de minimis treatment. CBP's latest guidance confirms de minimis suspension and updated filing requirements.
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