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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On July 31, 2025, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order modifying US reciprocal tariff rates on a wide range of countries. The action—part of the administration’s broader effort to pressure trading partners into more favorable terms—imposes new tariffs ranging from 10% to 50%, effective August 7 (with Canada’s changes beginning August 1). What’s…
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On July 30, the White House declared a national emergency and issued an Executive Order suspending de minimis duty-free treatment under 19 U.S.C 1321 for all countries, effective August 29. This action builds on earlier Executive Orders targeting China and Hong Kong and now extends to all nations. The updated order also amends prior EOs…
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On July 30, President Trump issued a new Executive Order and fact sheet under IEEPA, citing recent trade policies by the Government of Brazil. As a result, an additional 40% tariff will apply to Brazilian goods entered for consumption—or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption—starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 6. This is on top…
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In a significant move to protect domestic steel production and ensure fair trade practices, the Government of Canada has imposed a temporary surtax on specific imported steel products. As of June 27, 2025, certain steel goods entering Canada will be subject to a 50% surtax on the value for duty, under the authority of the Order Imposing…
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What is a derivative?A derivative article is a product made from a primary material, such as aluminum cans, steel fasteners, 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…
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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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