President Trump signed an Executive Order on September 4, 2025, implementing a sweeping new trade agreement with Japan. At the core of the agreement is a 15% baseline tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, including cars and auto parts, unless existing duties already meet that level. CBP's guidance clarifies that these tariffs are applied retroactively…
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The Census Bureau has issued a final rule clarifying who is responsible for filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) when goods pass through the US on their way to another country. These changes, effective September 15, 2025, are designed to remove confusion and make compliance more straightforward for importers, exporters, and logistics providers. Takeaways Clearer USPPI…
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UPDATE: 9/1/2025—The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of certain tariff exclusions under the Section 301 through November 29, 2025. This extension gives importers extra time to take advantage of tariff relief on certain products subject to Section 301 duties. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension…
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Determining the proper customs value of imported goods is one of the most critical—and complex—responsibilities for US importers. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides extensive guidance to help companies comply with valuation rules under the Tariff Act of 1930 and its amendments. Several core resources stand out as essential references for understanding valuation principles,…
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Canada will eliminate all tariffs on US goods covered by the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) starting September 1. The move comes as Canada continues negotiations with the US on a broader trade framework. While tariffs will remain in place on steel, aluminum, and autos, Canada emphasized that the decision is meant to protect the competitiveness of…
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On August 15, the trade community was alerted to a significant development: more than 750 additional HTS codes have been added to the Section 232 steel and aluminum derivative list under Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896. These updates became effective, August 18, 2025, meaning imports of these products are now subject to higher tariffs. All…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a notice detailing plans to increase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act fees by 34.331% to reflect inflation. Importers will see an increase in their US Customs user fees—minimum and maximum Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)—effective October 1, 2025. Below are examples of the current fees and what the adjusted fees…
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On August 12, 2025, the White House issued a new Executive Order extending the temporary suspension of certain ad valorem reciprocal tariffs on goods from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) until 12:01 a.m. EST on November 10, 2025. Key Changes in the New Order Suspension Extended – The additional ad valorem duties imposed under…
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Effective August 1, 2025, the US government imposed a significant 50% ad valorem tariff on all imports of semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, from all countries. This action stems from a Presidential Proclamation issued July 30 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which authorizes the President to adjust imports…
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On August 6, President Trump issued a new Executive Order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in response to actions taken by the Government of the Russian Federation against Ukraine that impose threats to national security and foreign policy of the US. To deal with the national emergency, a new 25% tariff has been imposed on imports from India,…
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