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CBP announced 2027 raw cane sugar quota allocations under HTSUS Chapter 17 subheadings and AUSN 5 for October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. No tariff-rate change or specific HTS code is stated. Entries filed on October 1 between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET receive an 8:30 a.m. qualification time; oversubscribed groups will be prorated.
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CBP issued two Withhold Release Orders under 19 U.S.C. § 1307 covering palm oil and derivative products produced by Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation in Indonesia. No HTS codes or tariff rates are specified. Effective immediately, affected shipments will be detained; importers should verify supply chains, prevent covered shipments, and prepare evidence of forced-labor-free production or arrange export or destruction.
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CBP updated Section 232 entry guidance under Proclamation 11020 and 91 FR 60360 for pharmaceutical articles and ingredients under HTSUS 9903.04.60–9903.04.70. Rates range from 0% to 100%, with a 20% rate under 9903.04.64 increasing to 100% on April 2, 2030. Brokers must update entry logic, product eligibility, origin, company, use, and HTS mappings effective July 31 or September 29, 2026.
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CBP implemented Proclamations 11061, 11062, and 11063 by restricting designated Canadian-origin imports under HTS headings 0404, 1702, 1703, 2202–2208, and 8711, including certain packaged alcohol products. ACE will reject noncompliant consumption entries, warehouse withdrawals, and FTZ admissions using codes 335 and 239 effective September 29, 2026; no tariff rate change is stated.
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On September 27, 2026, the United States and China approved comparably valued product lists, each covering roughly $30 billion in annual bilateral trade, for consideration of reciprocal reduced tariff treatment. The U.S. list covers 77 HTSUS provisions, including household goods, textiles, appliances, toys, sporting goods, and vacuum flasks. No U.S. tariff reduction or effective entry change is specified; importers should monitor implementation.
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The White House announced that the U.S.-China Board of Trade reached consensus on recommendations for more favorable tariff treatment covering $30 billion of non-sensitive Chinese goods imported into the United States. Potentially affected products include small appliances, toys, holiday decorations, and children’s car seats, but the fact sheet provides no HTS codes, revised rates, implementation date, or entry instructions. Importers should monitor implementing notices before changing classification or duty calculations.
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CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-222 establishing the 2027 quota period for mixes and doughs covered by HTSUS Chapter 19 and AUSN 1 and 3. The quota runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; entries submitted before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an 8:30 a.m. qualification time and may be prorated if limits are exceeded. Brokers should review applicable quota provisions and coordinate timely entry filing.
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CBP published the 2027 specialty sugar quota for merchandise covered by HTSUS Chapter 17 and Chapter 21 subheadings under Additional U.S. Note 5. The quota period runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with opening at 12:00 p.m. ET on October 1. No tariff rates or quota quantities are stated; brokers must transmit qualifying quota entries during the permitted window.
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CBP published the 2027 tariff-rate quota bulletin for sugar-containing products covered by HTSUS Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 21 under Additional U.S. Note 8. The quota period runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with opening-day entries receiving an 8:30 a.m. ET qualification time and possible proration if limits are exceeded. Brokers should coordinate filing timing and monitor quota availability.
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CBP announced the Tranche 2 quota period for beef covered by HTSUS Chapter 2 subheadings and AUSN 3 under the August 26 Presidential Proclamation. Tranche 2 runs October 1–30, 2026; entries filed before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an 8:30 a.m. time, and oversubscribed HTSUS groups are prorated. Brokers should coordinate filing timing and monitor quota availability.
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USTR allocated the remaining 55,993 metric tons raw value of the FY 2027 WTO tariff-rate quota for imported raw cane sugar among 28 countries under Additional U.S. Note 5 to HTSUS Chapter 17; no specific HTS code or tariff-rate change is stated. Allocations apply September 23, 2026, and in-quota sugar may enter beginning October 1, 2026. Importers and brokers must verify country quota availability and obtain required certificates of quota eligibility and origin documentation.
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Commerce’s Temporary Final Rule under Proclamation 11052 establishes an import restriction on certain polysilicon products for IORs exceeding historic volumes or applicable weekly limits. CBP will prohibit affected IORs from consumption entries until December 4, 2026; no tariff-rate or HTS changes are stated. Brokers should screen affected shipments, consider bonded warehousing, and evaluate waiver applications.
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CBP issued HSU 2624 on September 11, 2026, incorporating six tariff-record changes and Section 338 Canada updates affecting alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles. The bulletin does not state affected HTS codes, duty rates, or effective dates; brokers should review the linked White House actions and updated HTS records before filing entries.
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CBP issued HSU 2623 on September 9, 2026, containing 83 harmonized tariff records and Section 232 updates, plus reduced assessment rates for live porcine animals and pork products. No specific HTS codes, rates, or effective dates are provided in this bulletin; brokers should review CSMS #69738151 and update entry-rating procedures accordingly.
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On September 18, 2026, the President signed H.R. 5334, authorizing and expanding statutory sanctions, tariffs, and import-related prohibitions involving Russia and extending existing sanctions on Iran. The announcement provides no specific tariff rates, HTS codes, product lists, or implementation dates. Importers should monitor implementing regulations and review Russia- and Iran-related supply chains for new restrictions.
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CBP updated the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Error Dictionary (V53) to correct the applicable HTS to 9903.03.15 and added error F884. The system will not allow use of exemption HTS 9903.03.15 for Section 338 (S338) unless an appropriate dutiable Chapter 99 HTS is reported on the same line. There is no change to duty rates, but brokers must ensure proper pairing of dutiable and exemption CH99 codes effective August 26, 2026.
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The White House announced a Presidential Memorandum to remove or restrict Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal civil government procurement and referenced a recent action increasing tariffs on certain Canadian products under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The measures respond to Canada’s alleged discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports, particularly alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicles. Importers of affected Canadian-origin goods should anticipate higher duty costs and potential loss of federal procurement eligibility and review sourcing and pricing strategies accordingly.
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CBP announces modifications to Section 338 additional duties on certain Canadian products, effective for entries on or after Sept. 15, 2026. HTSUS 9903.03.12, 9903.03.13, and 9903.03.14 continue to carry a 50% additional ad valorem duty, with 122 new underlying HTS lines added and several removed (e.g., 2208.30.60, 2501.00.00, 8537.10.91). Only goods subject to 9903.03.13 may now claim 9903.03.15 (0% additional duty); Chapter 98 and FTZ treatment and drawback eligibility are also specified.
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The President has imposed an import ban on specified Canadian products currently subject to the 50% ad valorem duty under Proclamation 11048, including motorcycles under HTS 8711.50.00. For covered Canadian-origin goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. ET September 29, 2026, importation is prohibited rather than dutiable at 50%. Importers and brokers must block new purchase orders, adjust classifications and sourcing, and ensure no affected Canadian motorcycles are entered for U.S. consumption after the effective date.
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Effective September 15, 2026, the U.S. modifies Section 338 additional duties on Canadian products, adding many cheese, fat/oil, hide, fur, and boat HTS lines to a 50% ad valorem tariff while removing certain bulk whisky and liqueur lines. The changes are implemented via HTSUS Chapter 99 note 51 and new coverage lists in Annex I and II. Importers must update classifications, duty calculations, and Chapter 99 declarations for affected Canadian-origin entries.
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A presidential proclamation under section 338 now excludes specified Canadian products from importation into the United States, replacing the prior 50% ad valorem duty on those items. The ban applies from 12:01 a.m. ET on September 29, 2026, to listed HTSUS subheadings covering whey products, molasses, and non-alcoholic beer. Entries before that date remain dutiable at 50%. Importers and brokers must block new imports of covered Canadian-origin goods and adjust classification and sourcing accordingly.
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The President has ordered an import ban on specified Canadian alcoholic beverages currently subject to 50% ad valorem duties under Proclamation 11046. Effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. ET September 29, 2026, covered HTSUS lines in Chapters 22.03–22.08 from Canada may no longer be entered, while pre‑Sept. 29 imports not yet entered remain dutiable at 50%. Importers and brokers must block new purchase orders, update HTS/partner data, and ensure no covered Canadian-origin alcohol is entered after the effective date.
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The President modified the Section 338 additional duties on products of Canada, expanding coverage to numerous new HTS lines and removing others, while keeping the 50% ad valorem rate. Changes are implemented via HTSUS Chapter 99 (notably U.S. note 51 and heading 9903.03.13) and apply to entries from 12:01 a.m. ET on September 15, 2026. Importers of covered Canadian goods must update classifications, sourcing, and pricing, and ensure correct Chapter 99 reporting and duty calculations.
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The White House announced new Section 338 import bans on specified Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy, and other products, and modified the product scope of previously announced Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods. Certain items (e.g., rock salt, cement) are removed from the tariff list and replaced with others, including ATVs and additional dairy products, with bans effective September 29, 2026 and list changes effective September 15, 2026. Importers of Canadian-origin goods must review the new proclamations, reassess HTS/Chapter 99 applicability, and adjust sourcing, pricing, and entry declarations accordingly.
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The President has expanded and recalibrated Section 338 actions against Canada, adding new 50% ad valorem tariffs on specified Canadian-origin goods and banning certain Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motor vehicle products from U.S. importation. Some Canadian products previously subject to 50% Section 338 tariffs are now removed from that coverage. Importers must immediately review affected HTS codes, adjust duty calculations, and halt entries of banned Canadian-origin items once the proclamations take effect.
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USTR issued a notice making conforming amendments to four existing Section 301 China product exclusions to reflect USITC changes to 10‑digit HTSUS statistical reporting numbers. The affected exclusions, in U.S. notes 20(vvv)(i)(4), (5), (6) and 20(vvv)(iv)(4) to chapter 99, now reference new codes including 8413.91.9039, 8413.91.9046, 8413.91.9059, 8413.91.9099, 3926.90.9915, and 3926.90.9920. No tariff rates change; the amendments simply maintain the same exclusion coverage across the HTSUS split, effective July 1, 2026. Importers and brokers must update classifications and filing instructions so qualifying China-origin goods continue to receive the intended Section 301 exclusion benefits using the new statistical numbers.
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The President declared a national emergency over foreign-produced bulk-power system electric equipment and signed an Executive Order that will restrict or condition certain imports and installations that pose cybersecurity or operational risks. The Secretary of Energy is directed to issue implementing rules and identify risky equipment, which will likely affect foreign suppliers of grid-related hardware and software. Importers of bulk-power equipment should prepare for new sourcing, licensing, and compliance requirements once DOE regulations are issued.
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The President has temporarily increased the U.S. beef TRQ by 300,000 metric tons for lean beef trimmings from “other countries or areas,” classifiable under HTSUS 0201.30.5091, 0201.30.5097, 0202.30.5091, and 0202.30.5097, via new Chapter 99 heading 9903.54.02. The additional in‑quota quantity is available from September 1 to November 30, 2026, in three 100,000 MT 30‑day tranches on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Importers and brokers must use heading 9903.54.02 and monitor tranche fill to secure in‑quota duty treatment.
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A presidential proclamation temporarily expands the in‑quota, low‑tariff quantity for imports of lean beef trimmings used in ground beef. For 90 days starting September 1, 2026, up to 100,000 tons per month of qualifying lean beef trimmings may enter at in‑quota tariff rates, with an expectation of a 25% discount from prevailing import prices. Importers and brokers must manage quota timing, confirm product eligibility, and ensure correct tariff treatment during the temporary window.
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CBP implements Section 338 additional duties on specified Canadian goods under HTS 9903.03.12–9903.03.16, effective for entries on or after 12:01 a.m. ET August 22, 2026. Alcoholic beverages, dairy, and numerous other products listed in the attached HTS tables incur a 50% additional ad valorem duty under 9903.03.12–9903.03.14, while certain vehicles, parts, wood, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and civil aircraft are excluded via 9903.03.15–9903.03.16. Importers and brokers must apply the corre
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The President has temporarily suspended, for three days, the additional ad valorem duties on certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motor vehicles that were to take effect August 19, 2026 under Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048. The effective date for these additional duties is now 12:01 a.m. ET on August 22, 2026. Importers and brokers must adjust entry planning, ensure correct duty assessment by date of import, and monitor for HTSUS modifications and potential duty refunds.
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CBP has corrected FD07 drawback validations and the Drawback Error Dictionary to allow drawback on HTSUS 9903.05.01 (Section 301 duties on certain products from Brazil) and 9903.05.20–9903.05.84 (Section 301 forced labor import duties). No duty rates or HTS classifications changed, but prior system logic incorrectly disallowed drawback. Importers and brokers may now file or correct drawback claims for these Chapter 99 provisions.
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CBP has updated FD07 validations to disallow drawback for HTSUS 9903.05.01 (Section 301 duties on certain products from Brazil) and 9903.05.20–9903.05.84 (Section 301 forced labor import duties), effective August 12, 2026. This does not change duty rates but removes the ability to claim drawback on these Chapter 99 Section 301 assessments. Importers and brokers must ensure no drawback is filed against these HTSUS provisions for qualifying entries on or after this date.
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The President has imposed Section 232 ad valorem duties of 100% on certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), docking stations, and key components, and 25% on lighter UAS and additional UAS parts, implemented through new HTSUS Chapter 99 headings 9903.08.20–9903.08.26. Most measures apply to entries on or after September 3, 2026, with additional component tariffs effective February 9, 2027, and capped rates for qualifying products from specified partner countries. Importers must reclassify under the new Chapter 99 provisions, assess country-of-origin and content, and consider onshoring or incentive programs to mitigate duty impact.
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A presidential Proclamation imposes new ad valorem tariffs on imported drones and certain components under Section 232 for national security. Drones over 25 kg, those with thermal imaging, their docking stations, and critical components face a 100% tariff; other drones/components face 25%, with special 15% and 10% rates for specified allied countries. Tariffs generally apply 21 days after signing, with 180‑day delays for less sensitive components and certain FCC‑related exemptions, requiring importers to reassess sourcing, pricing, and classifications.
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CBP has published Quota Bulletin 26-502 establishing the tariff-rate quota period for certain tobacco under HTSUS Chapter 24, Additional U.S. Note 5, from September 13, 2026 through September 12, 2027. The quota opening is Monday, September 14, 2026, with special entry time rules between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET and potential proration if group limits are exceeded. Brokers must time entries accordingly to secure in-quota treatment.
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USTR has determined that labor-rights issues at Grupo Yazaki’s León, Guanajuato facility have been remediated and has directed Treasury to resume liquidation of all unliquidated entries of goods from this facility. The prior suspension of liquidation, imposed November 19, 2025 under USMCA Implementation Act section 752(a), is now lifted pursuant to section 752(b). Importers of Yazaki automotive components from this facility should expect normal liquidation to resume and should review any impacted entries and potential duty impacts.
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The White House report “The Great Transshipment Scam” does not change tariff rates or HTS codes but signals a major enforcement push against illegal transshipment used to evade Section 301 and other duties. It highlights over 40 high‑risk countries, quantifies potential tariff losses in the tens of billions annually, and describes an AI‑enabled “Detective Border” plus Executive Order 14411 to tighten importer accountability. Importers should expect heightened CBP scrutiny of origin, routing, and valuation, especially for China‑linked goods routed via third countries, and prepare for more audits, penalties, and EAPA‑style actions.
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CBP has issued Quota Bulletin 26-406 establishing the quota period for fibers of cotton processed but not spun under HTSUS Chapter 52, Additional U.S. Note 10, from September 11, 2026 through September 10, 2027. Entries filed between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on September 11, 2026 will all be assigned an 8:30 a.m. ET entry time for quota purposes and may be prorated if limits are exceeded. Brokers must time entries accordingly to secure in-quota treatment.
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The President has signed a Proclamation imposing a minimum import price program on polysilicon and its derivatives and a 15% ad valorem tariff on downstream derivative products. These measures, effective 120 days after August 6, 2026, directly impact import costs and sourcing for polysilicon-related supply chains. Importers must assess affected products, model cost impacts, and prepare to adjust classifications, pricing, and sourcing before the effective date.
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Presidential Proclamation 11020, as implemented by Commerce’s July 31, 2026 notice, reduces the additional duty on patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients from the UK under HTS 9903.04.63 from 10% to 0%. The change applies to patented pharmaceutical articles of the UK as defined in U.S. note 40(c) and (g) to subchapter III. It is effective for entries and warehouse withdrawals for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET, July 31, 2026, requiring brokers to update duty calculations acco
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The President has imposed a 4‑year safeguard tariff‑rate quota (TRQ) on most imports of quartz surface products (QSP) classified in HTS 6810.99.0020, 6810.99.0040, and 7020.00.6000, implemented via new Chapter 99 subheadings 9903.45.30 and 9903.45.31. Within‑quota entries face an additional duty starting at 25% and over‑quota entries at 50%, with modest annual reductions, effective for entries on or after 12:01 a.m. ET August 15, 2026. Products of specified FTA partners and listed developing/CBERA countries are excluded from the safeguard. Importers and brokers must apply the correct Chapter 99 codes, monitor quarterly TRQ limits, and verify country‑of‑origin‑based exclusions.
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CBP has issued HSU 2618 to update HTS records for the new Section 232 duties on imports of patented pharmaceutical articles and ingredients, effective July 31, 2026. The update modifies 174 tariff records and associated ABI records to enable proper assessment of these additional duties. Brokers must ensure they use the updated HTS provisions and Chapter 99/Section 232 indicators when classifying and filing entries for covered pharmaceuticals from the effective date.
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Presidential Proclamation 11020 imposes new Section 232 duties on patented pharmaceuticals and certain ingredients via HTSUS 9903.04.60–9903.04.69, with rates up to 100% and differentiated by origin, company status, and onshoring arrangements. All covered Chapter 29 and 30 pharmaceuticals must declare a Chapter 99 code from July 31, 2026, with duties applying to Annex III companies from that date and to all others from September 29, 2026. Concurrent July 1, 2026 484(f) changes split numerous HTS
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USTR has finalized Section 301 actions imposing new additional duties on virtually all U.S. imports from 60 economies, generally at 10% or 12.5%, or as net-of-MFN top-up rates to 10% or 12.5% for the EU, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan. The action is implemented via new Chapter 99 HTSUS provisions (e.g., 9903.05.20–9903.05.84) and extensive exemption lists in Annex II covering specific HTS codes for raw materials, aircraft, pharmaceuticals, autos/steel/aluminum already under other actions, and certain ART-related products. The new duties apply to entries on or after 12:01 a.m. ET July 24, 2026, with a limited in-transit grace period through July 27, 2026. Importers and brokers must immediately update classification, country-of-origin screening, and entry filing to apply the correct 10% or 12.5% Section 301 duty or claim applicable exemptions and trade-agreement carve-outs.
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The White House release describes President Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks manufactured outside the U.S., along with an order reducing the impact of parts tariffs on U.S.-assembled vehicles. These measures directly affect import costs and sourcing decisions for automotive OEMs and importers. Importers must reassess supply chains, pricing, and HTS treatment for vehicles and parts to account for the higher duties and domestic-assembly incentives.
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USTR, at President Trump’s direction, has taken final action under Section 301 to impose new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners that have not adopted or effectively enforced bans on goods made with forced labor. The measure replaces expiring import taxes and is framed as a calibrated, lasting tariff regime tied to labor rights performance. Importers must assess exposure to these 60 markets, review supply chains for forced labor risk, and prepare for higher duty costs once specific tariff lines and rates are published.
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The USTR notice allocates FY 2027 in-quota tariff-rate quota volumes for imported raw cane sugar, refined sugar (including specialty sugar), and sugar-containing products under Additional U.S. Notes 5 and 8 to HTSUS Chapter 17. It assigns 1,061,202 MTRV of raw cane sugar TRQ among named countries (e.g., Brazil 100,000 MTRV, Dominican Republic 189,343 MTRV, Philippines 145,235 MTRV), with 55,993 MTRV to be allocated later, and sets a 22,000 MTRV refined sugar TRQ (Canada 10,300 MTRV, Mexico 2,954 MTRV, 7,090 MTRV and 1,656 MTRV specialty sugar on a first-come, first-served basis). For sugar-containing products, 64,709 MTRV is maintained, with 59,250 MTRV allocated to Canada and 5,459 MTRV available first-come, first-served. TRQ entries may begin October 1, 2026, and importers and brokers must align sourcing, certificates of quota eligibility, and entry timing with these FY 2027 allocations.
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USTR and CBP establish new Section 301 forced labor additional duties of 10% or 12.5% on virtually all HTSUS Chapter 1–97 goods from 60 named economies, implemented via Chapter 99 headings 9903.05.20–9903.05.84 effective for entries on/after 12:01 a.m. ET July 24, 2026. Numerous economy-wide and product-specific exemptions are provided through 9903.05.85–9903.05.99 and 9903.06.01–9903.06.21, including USMCA/CAFTA-DR and civil aircraft/pharmaceutical carve-outs, plus special rules for Chapter 98
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The President has ordered Section 301 tariffs on all goods from 60 economies, implemented through new HTSUS Chapter 99 headings 9903.05.20–9903.05.84, generally adding 10% or 12.5% ad valorem to existing MFN rates from July 24, 2026. Extensive product- and partner-specific exemptions and carve-outs are codified in new U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99, including broad exclusions for specified HTS lines, civil aircraft, pharmaceuticals, certain autos, wood, semiconductors, and USMCA-origin goods. Importers must immediately map supply chains and HTS classifications to the new Chapter 99 provisions, adjust landed cost models, and ensure brokers apply the correct 9903 provisions and exemptions on entries from the affected economies.
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