Periodic alerts on U.S. tariff, customs, and trade-remedy developments, drawn from official sources and written for importers, exporters, and their advisors.
The CIT certified a mandatory class of importers that paid IEEPA duties and have not sued separately; a scheduling order is due October 22.
The "30-FOR-30" lists are recommendations only; no rates, mechanism or effective date have been announced.
Certain Canadian alcohol, dairy and motor-vehicle-related products subject to 50% Section 338 duties will be barred from importation starting Septembe.
The 100% tariff reaches all non-Annex III companies on September 29; BIS sets zero-rate categories, eligible jurisdictions, and a health-need request.
Executive Order overhauls importer-of-record rules.
USTR proposes 10-12.5% on 60 economies, with hearing requests due June 22 and written comments due July 6.
IEEPA refunds on finally liquidated entries are at risk; a Section 122 ruling opens a narrow refund path that most importers cannot yet use.
USTR proposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods after its Section 301 determination, with hearing requests due June 22 and written comments due July 1.
USTR launches Section 301 forced‑labor probes into 60 trading partners, with broad tariff risks and April 15 comment and April 28 hearing deadlines.
New USTR Section 301 probes on foreign excess capacity may lead to new or higher tariffs on imports from key U.S. trading partners.
Court orders liquidation of entries without regard to IEEPA duties.
IEEPA refunds: CBP system delays, new CIT cases, and three paths to preserve your refund rights.
IEEPA tariffs are gone, but temporary 10% global tariffs are here; learn about refunds and how Section 122 changes your duty exposure.
Trump removes the 25% ‘Russian oil’ tariff on India and issues executive orders enabling future duties tied to trade with Cuba and Iran.
Some importers are filing suit to preserve refund rights. Learn whether this applies to you.
New Tariffs on Trucks and Buses, Section 301 Forced Labor Probe, Trade Deals, and Senate Pushback on Brazil and Canada Tariffs.
At a Glance: Challenged Orders: IEEPA Reciprocal, IEEPA China, IEEPA Mexico, and IEEPA Canada Potential Duty Refunds: Importers should file timely protests with U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
On September 5, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order modifying the list of products subject to reciprocal tariffs. The modifications take effect today. Several goods have been added to…
On July 8, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order extending the suspension of certain “reciprocal” tariffs until August 1, 2025. Reciprocal Rate Takeaways : This action does not mention…
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