What is a derivative?A derivative article is a product made from a primary material, such as auto parts, cookware, nails, or furniture. What steel or aluminum derivatives are subject to additional duties under Section 232?On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10895 and 10896 on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has intensified its enforcement of the “first sale” valuation method, emphasizing rigorous adherence to established criteria. The "first sale" principle allows importers involved in multi-tiered transactions to declare the transaction value between the manufacturer and the middleman, potentially reducing import duties compared to declaring the value between the middleman…
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A recent Executive Order issued by the White House has realigned the application of overlapping tariff authorities, particularly those related to national security—Section 232— and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Under the revised framework, the Executive Order preserves the current treatment for auto parts. This means that if a product is subject to…
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Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of certain tariff exclusions under the Section 301. These exclusions, which were previously set to expire on May 31, 2025, will now remain in effect through August 31, 2025. The extension provides importers with additional time to benefit from relief on specific products subject to…
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The US Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump lacked the authority to impose broad import tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling stems from two lawsuits—one by small import businesses and another by a coalition of states—challenging the legality of the tariffs. The court clarified that Section 232…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released updates to its FAQ section on the application of reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The revised guidance clarifies the treatment of in-transit goods and expands considerations for feeder vessel shipments under the reciprocal tariff provisions. FAQs Directly from CBP What is…
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On April 29, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at easing tariff pressures on specific duties that “stack” and resulted in cumulative tariffs that exceeded intended policy goals. This executive order is specific to only those proclamations or executive orders specifically addressed in that notice. It does not apply to the tariffs applied to…
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Amid ongoing tariff fluctuations, many importers are reassessing their Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications with greater care. As duties shift and enforcement tightens, the pressure to classify goods accurately—while minimizing costs—has never been higher. However, pursuing lower duty rates through classification carries both legal and financial risks. Understanding the Legal Landscape Importers are legally required…
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Effective March 12, 2025, under Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896, the United States has implemented changes to its Section 232 duties. A 25 percent tariff is now applied to all imports of steel articles and derivatives, and the tariff on aluminum articles and derivative products has increased from 10 percent to 25 percent. These adjustments…
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On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs aimed at promoting US manufacturing and addressing trade imbalances. The measures include a universal 10 percent tariff on all imported goods starting April 5, with significantly higher rates for specific countries, including 34 percent on China (on top of existing tariffs bringing the minimum…
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