US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) filing with the US Court of International Trade (CIT) on March 6, 2026 stated that limitations within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) currently prevent the agency from complying with the court’s directive to liquidate and reliquidate IEEPA‑affected entries with refunds. CBP advised the court that it is developing new…
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On March 11, 2026, the Government of Canada published two regulatory updates in the Canada Gazette, Part II that impact the administration of certain surtax measures and related remission provisions: Order Amending the China Surtax Order (2024) Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order Together, these publications introduce technical amendments to existing surtax frameworks and provide…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require all refunds to be issued electronically starting February 6, 2026, under an interim rule published in the Federal Register. Paper checks will no longer be issued unless an approved waiver applies. The rule applies to importers and all other refund recipients, including brokers, filers, sureties, carriers, and…
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has withdrawn accreditation from four China-based consumer product testing laboratories after determining their test results could not be relied upon to verify compliance with US safety standards. Third-party testing is a critical requirement for many regulated products, particularly children’s products, which must be supported by valid test reports…
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With the implementation of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, CBSA has modernized its approach to trade compliance enforcement. The agency can now conduct more targeted and timely verifications, while continuing to encourage voluntary compliance and support a level playing field for importers. As part of this approach, CBSA has identified several key…
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In December 2025, Mexico’s Congress approved changes to the General Import-Export Law, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, significantly increasing tariffs on a wide range of imported goods from non-free trade agreement (FTA) countries. While some duty rates were lower than originally proposed, the legislation impacts approximately 1,400 products and will take effect January 1, 2026.…
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Developments in the legality of the IEEPA tariffs challenged in Supreme Court continue to be closely monitored. Importers should proactively consider options, in consultation with their trade attorney, to protect their interests should the court rule those tariffs unlawful. Key Takeaways Court of International Trade (CIT) ruling: CIT confirmed its authority to order reliquidation and refunds…
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On December 26, 2025, the Government of Canada announced new trade measures imposing a 25% tariff on a broad range of steel derivative products imported into Canada from all countries. The tariff applies to goods entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after December 26, 2025. Issued by the Department of Finance Canada, this measure…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an important update that will impact how importers pay certain service and duty bills. As of December 15, 2025, any bill tied to an entry that was originally paid through a Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) must now be paid electronically via Pay.gov. Paper checks will no longer…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced targeted action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to Nicaragua’s ongoing labor rights abuses, human rights violations, and dismantling of the rule of law. USTR has determined that these acts, policies, and practices are unreasonable and burden or restrict US…
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