The US government has announced a strict new measure aimed at deterring tariff evasion through transshipment. While full guidance is still pending, officials have confirmed that a 40% penalty tariff will be applied to shipments found to be routed through third countries to avoid tariffs. Unlike other penalty scenarios, no mitigation will be allowed—meaning importers…
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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) officially expired on September 30, ending 25 years of duty-free treatment for many US imports from sub-Saharan African countries. Despite strong bipartisan support, Congress was unable to renew the program before the deadline, leaving US importers and supply chain partners facing new tariff exposure and potential sourcing challenges.…
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised that it continues to experience delays in the transmission of outbound Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest messages. While inbound data is being received and processed normally, the release of outbound messages—including acknowledgements, reject messages, Release Notification System (RNS) updates, and completeness notices—remains delayed. Although the underlying…
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On September 29, President Trump issued a proclamation introducing new Section 232 tariffs on lumber, kitchen cabinets, vanities, and other wood products. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently confirmed, through CSMS guidance, that these tariffs will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 14, and provided instructions for entry and filing procedures." According…
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On Thursday night, September 25, President Trump announced via Truth Social a new set of tariffs that will take effect October 1. These measures target a range of imports, including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks, with the stated goal of encouraging US manufacturing and protecting domestic industries. PharmaceuticalsA 100% tariff will be placed on branded…
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Since January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has rolled out a series of new tariff measures under multiple trade authorities, including IEEPA and Section 232. These actions cover a wide range of imports including steel, aluminum, autos, copper, and more. To help make sense of these fast-moving developments, a timeline has been published that outlines:…
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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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