CBP to Launch Phase 3 for CAPE Processing of IEEPA Refunds 10/6

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CBP to Launch Phase 3 for CAPE Processing of IEEPA Refunds 10/6

CBP’s next CAPE phase will address court-ordered reliquidation of certain finally liquidated entries, while refund processing continues across millions of IEEPA-affected entries. Phase 3 Expands CAPE Refund Processing US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy Phase 3 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on…

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New US Import Restrictions and Tariff Changes Affect Certain Canadian Goods

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New US Import Restrictions and Tariff Changes Affect Certain Canadian Goods

New US import restrictions and tariff changes affecting certain Canadian goods take effect in September, creating additional considerations for importers across several product categories. Importers should review how these changes may affect their products and supply chains. CBP has issued guidance outlining the new requirements. On September 8, 2026, the Administration issued proclamations modifying the…

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UPDATE: 50% Section 338 Tariffs on Certain Canadian Goods Now in Effect

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UPDATE: 50% Section 338 Tariffs on Certain Canadian Goods Now in Effect

UPDATED: 8/24/2026—The additional 50% Section 338 tariffs on certain Canadian imports are now in effect. Following the temporary three-day suspension, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued implementation guidance confirming that the duties apply to covered Canadian goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on August…

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New Section 232 Tariffs on Drones and Drone Components Take Effect September 3

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New Section 232 Tariffs on Drones and Drone Components Take Effect September 3

The Trump administration is imposing new Section 232 tariffs on imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and certain UAS components. The tariffs are intended to address national security concerns and reduce US reliance on foreign supply chains. President Trump signed the proclamation on August 13, 2026, with most of the new tariffs…

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New Section 232 Tariffs Target Polysilicon Used in Semiconductor and Solar Manufacturing

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New Section 232 Tariffs Target Polysilicon Used in Semiconductor and Solar Manufacturing

Polysilicon is a critical upstream input in both semiconductor manufacturing and solar energy production, making it a strategically sensitive material in global supply chains. A new 15% Section 232 tariffand minimum import price (MIP) program will apply to polysilicon and certain derivatives imported into the United States beginning December 4, 2026. Under a proclamation signed…

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US Tariff Timeline: Key Trade Policy Changes from April 2025 Through Today

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US Tariff Timeline: Key Trade Policy Changes from April 2025 Through Today

US tariff policy has changed dramatically since April 2025. Executive orders, court rulings, trade negotiations, and new tariff actions have repeatedly reshaped duty rates, legal authorities, and compliance requirements for importers. Rather than following a single policy path, the past 16 months have seen tariffs introduced, paused, challenged in court, replaced under different legal authorities,…

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Section 232 Tariffs Could Expand to 14 More Product Categories

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Section 232 Tariffs Could Expand to 14 More Product Categories

The US Department of Commerce is considering expanding Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper to additional derivative products. A Federal Register notice published August 6, 2026, requests public comments on 14 additional product categories, including certain electrical cables, fire extinguishers, trailers, cranes, machinery parts, musical instruments, and steel containers. What Products Could Be…

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Section 232 Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceutical Imports Take Effect

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Section 232 Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceutical Imports Take Effect

Section 232 tariffs on certain patented pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are now in effect. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued implementation guidance on July 30, 2026, and new Chapter 99 reporting requirements became effective July 31, 2026. The tariffs stem from the President's April 2, 2026, proclamation following a Section 232…

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