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Every tariff proclamation, CSMS bulletin, and Federal Register notice, read for you and condensed into a two-minute summary, each traced back to the primary government document it covers.

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Jul 24, 2026

1 update
USTR

USTR is imposing new Section 301 tariffs (10–12.5%) on imports from 60 economies over forced labor enforcement failures.

USTR has finalized Section 301 actions imposing additional tariffs of 10–12.5 percent on U.S. imports from 60 economies that fail to adequately prohibit and enforce bans on imports of goods made with forced labor. Rates vary by country group, with some product-specific rates for the EU, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Switzerland, and defined product exemptions. Importers must review the Federal Register notice and fact sheet to identify covered products, applicable additional duty rates, and any available exemptions before the effective date.

2 primary docs

Jul 23, 2026

1 update
USTR

USTR set FY 2027 WTO sugar and sugar‑containing product TRQ in‑quota quantities, country allocations, and first‑come, first‑served amounts effective Oct. 1, 2026.

USTR announced FY 2027 WTO tariff‑rate quota allocations for raw cane sugar, refined sugar (including specialty sugar), and certain sugar‑containing products, effective October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. The notice sets specific in‑quota quantities, country allocations (notably Canada and Mexico), and first‑come, first‑served volumes. Importers must manage quota usage, obtain required certificates of quota eligibility, and ensure origin verifications for net‑importer countries to secure in‑quota duty rates.

1 primary doc

Jul 22, 2026

1 update
CBP

New 25% Section 301 duty on most products of Brazil via 9903.05.01 effective July 22, 2026, with defined Chapter 99 exemptions and Chapter 98/FTZ rules.

USTR is imposing a 25% additional Section 301 duty on virtually all products of Brazil (Ch. 1–97) under HTSUS 9903.05.01, effective for entries/withdrawals on or after 12:01 a.m. ET July 22, 2026. Exemptions are provided via 9903.05.02–9903.05.09 for certain in‑transit goods, specified HTS lines, religious/food items, civil aircraft, pharmaceutical-use goods, certain aluminum/steel/copper, vehicles, wood, semiconductors, donations, and informational materials. Chapter 98 and FTZ treatment, as we

2 primary docs · 24 HTS codes

Jul 21, 2026

5 updates
White House

New 50% Section 338 tariffs will apply to broad categories of Canadian imports (excluding energy and certain goods) 30 days after signing.

The President has issued three Section 338 proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on specified Canadian-origin imports, including products such as wine, hockey sticks, cement, and other goods, regardless of USMCA origin status. Energy, potash, Section 232‑covered products, fish, critical minerals, and certain other items are excluded. Importers of covered Canadian goods must prepare for a 50% duty rate effective 30 days after signing and adjust sourcing, pricing, and entry processes accordingly.

1 primary doc

White House

New 50% ad valorem Section 338 duties on specified Canadian dairy-related products via HTS 9903.03.13 effective Aug. 19, 2026.

The President has imposed an additional 50% ad valorem duty under Section 338 on a wide range of Canadian dairy and related products, implemented through new HTSUS heading 9903.03.13. These duties apply on top of normal rates to listed HTS lines (e.g., milk powders, whey, milk proteins, certain sugars, molasses, nonalcoholic beer) for entries on or after 12:01 a.m. ET August 19, 2026. Importers of Canadian-origin goods under the specified HTS codes must update classifications, costing, and entry processes to ensure correct application of the new Chapter 99 requirement.

3 primary docs · 54 HTS codes

White House

New 50% ad valorem Section 338 duties imposed on specified Canadian-origin goods via HTSUS Chapter 99 heading 9903.03.12 effective Aug 19, 2026.

The President has imposed an additional 50% ad valorem duty under Section 338 on a defined list of Canadian-origin products, primarily alcoholic beverages and selected wood, paper, and other goods, via new HTSUS heading 9903.03.12. These duties apply on or after August 19, 2026, and are in addition to normal and other trade-remedy duties, with specific exclusions for Section 232 metals, certain vehicles, wood, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and civil aircraft. Importers and brokers must apply the new Chapter 99 provisions, review origin and classification, and adjust pricing and sourcing accordingly.

3 primary docs · 698 HTS codes

White House

New Section 338 action adds 50% ad valorem duties via HTS 9903.03.14 on a wide range of Canadian-origin goods effective Aug 19, 2026.

The President has invoked Section 338 to impose an additional 50% ad valorem duty on specified Canadian-origin products, implemented through new HTSUS heading 9903.03.14 and extensive underlying HTS lines. These duties apply on top of normal rates for covered goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. ET August 19, 2026, excluding Section 232 items and qualifying civil aircraft. Importers of affected HTS codes must update classifications, pricing, and systems to ensure correct application of the new 50% surcharge and consider supply-chain and FTZ impacts.

3 primary docs · 440 HTS codes

USTR

U.S. imposes additional 50% Section 338 tariffs on nearly $20B of Canadian imports effective 30 days after July 20, 2026.

The President has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs on nearly $20 billion of imports from Canada, effective 30 days after July 20, 2026. The action responds to Canadian measures affecting U.S. exports of motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy. Importers of Canadian-origin goods must prepare for sharply higher duty costs and monitor forthcoming product- and HTS-specific implementing documents.

1 primary doc

Jul 20, 2026

5 updates
CBP

CBP announced the 2026–2027 quota period and opening rules for HTSUS Ch. 52 AUSN 8 cotton, affecting quota eligibility for entries.

CBP has published Quota Bulletin 26-404 establishing the quota period for cotton, not carded or combed, covered by HTSUS Chapter 52, Additional U.S. Note 8, from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The quota opens Monday, August 3, 2026, with special timing rules for entries filed between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET. No duty rates are changed, but quota status will affect applicable duty treatment for covered cotton entries.

1 primary doc

White House

New Section 232 program halves aluminum tariffs for approved U.S. primary aluminum onshoring projects, with HTS changes to follow.

The proclamation creates a Section 232 investment incentive program allowing approved U.S. primary aluminum projects to import primary aluminum at 50% of the prevailing Section 232 duty rate, up to their reasonably anticipated annual output. It directs Commerce to set criteria, monitor compliance, and rescind benefits (including retroactively) for non‑performance or fraud, and authorizes HTSUS modifications via Federal Register notice. Importers and brokers must prepare to identify qualifying entries, track quantities, and apply any new HTS/Chapter 99 provisions once published.

1 primary doc

White House

New Section 232 aluminum program allows reduced tariffs for importers that commit to U.S. smelter investment and onshoring plans.

A new presidential Section 232 proclamation directs Commerce to create an incentive program tying reduced aluminum tariffs to approved U.S. smelter investment/onshoring plans. Eligible companies may import primary aluminum at half the otherwise applicable Section 232 rate, subject to strict monitoring and potential retroactive loss of benefits if commitments are not met. Importers and brokers must prepare to document eligibility, track applicable rates, and align sourcing with approved plans once program details are issued.

1 primary doc

Federal Register

USTR imposes a new 25% Section 301 duty on nearly all Brazilian imports via HTS 9903.05.01, with detailed product exemptions effective July 22, 2026.

USTR issues a Section 301 action imposing an additional 25% ad valorem duty on all products of Brazil via new HTSUS 9903.05.01, effective for entries on or after 12:01 a.m. ET July 22, 2026. Extensive exemptions are created through 9903.05.02–9903.05.09 and U.S. note 50, covering specified HTS codes (e.g., many agricultural items, wood, metals, chemicals, organic honey, pig iron, unflavored instant coffee, antiques, used clothing), civil aircraft, pharmaceutical-use articles, certain Section 232-covered metals and vehicles, semiconductors, informational materials, and donations. The 25% duty is in addition to existing MFN/special rates and any ADD/CVD, and in-transit relief applies only for qualifying Brazilian goods entered by July 29, 2026. Importers and brokers must immediately update classifications, apply the correct Chapter 99 codes, recalculate landed costs, and manage FTZ and Chapter 98 treatment accordingly.

2 primary docs · 427 HTS codes

USTR

USTR imposed a new 25% Section 301 tariff on certain Brazilian imports effective July 22, impacting most Brazil-origin goods.

USTR, under Section 301, has imposed a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil, with coverage described as “most” or “certain” Brazilian goods and an effective date of July 22. The action is a response to Brazil’s alleged unfair trade practices, including an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol. Importers of Brazil-origin products must prepare for higher duty costs, review HTS classifications for potential coverage under forthcoming annexes, and adjust sourcing, pricing, and contracts accordingly.

1 primary doc

Jul 19, 2026

8 updates
CBP

New ACE validations will reject certain Section 232 auto/vehicle part entries where Chapter 99 duty is claimed with an auto license or exceeds license balance.

CBP will implement new ACE validations on July 18, 2026 for import adjustment offsets of Section 232 duties on automobile and medium and heavy-duty vehicle parts. Entries using auto part Chapter 99 HTS numbers with an Automobile License (Record Type 11) will be rejected if duty is still present on the Chapter 99 line or if the license balance is insufficient to cover the duty. Brokers must ensure proper use of auto licenses and accurate duty offsets when calculating and transmitting Section 232

1 primary doc

White House

Temporary 8‑month suspension of certain ADD/CVD duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco due to declared emergency.

The President has declared an emergency and authorized a temporary suspension of certain anti-dumping and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imported from Morocco. The suspension lasts for eight months or until the emergency is terminated, whichever comes first, to ensure adequate fertilizer supply for U.S. agriculture. Importers of Moroccan phosphate fertilizer should review current ADD/CVD cash deposit requirements and adjust entries and sourcing plans for the suspension period.

1 primary doc

White House

Temporary 8‑month duty‑free treatment is authorized for phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, suspending applicable duties and ADD/CVD deposits.

The President has declared an emergency under 19 U.S.C. 1318 and authorized temporary duty‑free importation of phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. For up to 8 months, or until the emergency is terminated, phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco may enter free of customs duties and deposits of estimated duties under 19 U.S.C. 1671, 1675, and 1677j. Importers and brokers should prepare to claim this relief once Treasury/Commerce issue implementing regulations and adjust entry procedures and pricing accordingly.

1 primary doc

White House

Section 232 finding on aircraft/engines triggers negotiations but imposes no new U.S. import tariffs or HTS changes yet.

The President issued a Section 232 proclamation finding that imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts threaten to impair U.S. national security but explicitly adopts negotiations, not tariffs, as the initial remedy. No new duties, HTS/Chapter 99 provisions, quotas, or import restrictions are imposed at this time. Importers should monitor for potential future Section 232 measures following the mandated 180‑day negotiation update.

1 primary doc

White House

White House announces fentanyl-focused tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico and closure of de minimis, impacting import flows of precursor chemicals.

The White House describes new fentanyl-focused trade measures, including targeted tariffs on China (later extended to Canada and Mexico) covering 13 key precursor chemicals, and closure of the de minimis entry pathway used for small packages. These actions directly affect imports of certain chemicals and low-value shipments. Importers of relevant precursors and small parcels must reassess tariff exposure, routing, and compliance procedures as details and implementing regulations are issued.

1 primary doc

USTR

USTR has suspended liquidation of all unliquidated U.S. import entries from Newmont Peñasquito (Mexico) under USMCA RRM.

USTR invoked the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism for Newmont Minera Peñasquito in Zacatecas, Mexico, and directed CBP to suspend liquidation of all unliquidated U.S. entries of goods produced at that facility. The mine produces gold, silver, lead, zinc and also supplies auto parts to the United States. Importers of these goods face delayed final duty assessment until the labor review is resolved and should identify and monitor all entries sourced from this facility.

3 primary docs

USTR

USMCA not renewed at 2026 joint review; agreement remains in force but faces potential termination affecting duty-free treatment.

At the required July 1, 2026 USMCA joint review, the United States declined to renew the Agreement in its current form, so USMCA is not renewed but remains in force pending further negotiations or termination. This creates uncertainty for preferential duty-free treatment on qualifying goods traded among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Importers should prepare for potential changes to tariff treatment and rules of origin and monitor upcoming bilateral negotiations.

1 primary doc

USTR

USTR is imposing a 25% Section 301 tariff on certain Brazilian-origin goods following an investigation of Brazil’s unfair trade practices.

USTR has finalized a Section 301 action imposing an additional 25% tariff on unspecified “certain goods of Brazil” in response to Brazil’s unreasonable acts and policies affecting U.S. commerce. The notice does not list specific products or HTS codes in this summary; details are in the referenced Federal Register notice. Importers of Brazilian-origin goods must review the FR notice to identify covered products, applicable Chapter 99 provisions, effective dates, and adjust classifications, duty calculations, and sourcing accordingly.

2 primary docs

May 30, 2026

1 update
USTR

USTR has opened a Section 301 IP investigation on Vietnam that may lead to new tariffs or other import measures on Vietnamese goods.

USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to intellectual property protection and enforcement following its designation as a Priority Foreign Country in the 2026 Special 301 Report. No tariffs or HTS/Chapter 99 measures are imposed yet, but USTR is explicitly considering tariff and non‑tariff actions, with determinations due within six months of May 29, 2026 (extendable by three months). Importers of Vietnamese-origin goods should monitor this investigation, consider submitting comments by July 2, 2026, and prepare for potential new Section 301 duties or other trade measures affecting their products.

2 primary docs

May 29, 2026

1 update
CBP

From May 30, 2026, entries using specified sugar and dairy HTS must include USDA ag license type 14 in the 52 record or ACE will reject.

CBP is adding a new ACE fatal error (F60D) requiring a USDA agricultural license type 14 for certain re-export sugar and dairy rate quota HTS numbers. While tariff rates and HTS classifications do not change, entries under the listed HTS codes must transmit the license number in the 52 record or they will be rejected. This applies to all entry types beginning with the May 30, 2026 deployment date.

1 primary doc · 68 HTS codes

May 28, 2026

1 update
Federal Register

Notice implements a U.S.–Taiwan MOU by capping certain Taiwanese auto parts and wood product duties at 15% and removing Section 232 derivative tariffs from specified Taiwanese aircraft components, effective for entries from May 1, 2026.

The notice is a Section 232 implementation that amends the HTSUS for imports from Taiwan. It creates new Chapter 99 provisions capping total duty on specified Taiwanese auto parts and wood products at 15% and eliminating derivative Section 232 steel, aluminum, and copper duties on listed Taiwanese civil aircraft components (numerous HTS headings). These changes apply to entries for consumption on or after May 1, 2026. Importers and brokers must reclassify eligible Taiwanese goods under the new 9903 headings, adjust Section 232 calculations to the 15% cap or removal, and seek refunds for overpaid duties via standard CBP procedures.

2 primary docs · 156 HTS codes

May 21, 2026

1 update
White House

White House fact sheet notes a temporary increase to the U.S. tariff‑rate quota for lean beef trimmings to boost supply and lower ground beef prices.

The White House fact sheet primarily addresses domestic EPA refrigerant rules but also confirms that President Trump temporarily increased the U.S. tariff‑rate quota (TRQ) for lean beef trimmings. This TRQ change directly affects imports of lean beef used in ground beef production, aiming to expand supply and reduce prices. Importers of qualifying beef products should review the specific TRQ proclamation and HTS Chapter 2 quota notes to optimize use of in‑quota duty rates and ensure proper entry filing.

1 primary doc

May 20, 2026

1 update
White House

AGOA and Haiti apparel duty-free programs are extended to Dec. 31, 2026, Gabon regains AGOA status, and related HTSUS notes are updated.

The proclamation implements 2026 appropriations provisions by extending AGOA duty-free treatment, including regional and third-country fabric apparel programs, through December 31, 2026, and restoring Gabon as an AGOA beneficiary in the HTSUS effective January 1, 2026. It also extends and adjusts Haiti apparel preference limits and duty-free treatment under CBERA, and makes technical HTSUS corrections. Importers of qualifying apparel and other AGOA/CBERA-eligible goods must ensure correct use of updated HTS notes, dates, and program limits on entries from late 2025 onward.

4 primary docs · 4 HTS codes

May 19, 2026

1 update
USTR

USTR invoked USMCA RRM and ordered suspension of liquidation for all unliquidated U.S. entries of auto parts from Faurecia’s Silao, Mexico facility.

USTR has invoked the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism for Faurecia Sistemas Automotrices de México’s Silao facility and directed CBP to suspend liquidation of all unliquidated U.S. entries of goods produced there. The action targets auto parts from this specific Mexican facility and may lead to trade remedies or other measures depending on Mexico’s review outcome. Importers must identify affected entries, prepare for extended liquidation timelines and potential duty impacts, and monitor the case’s resolution.

3 primary docs

May 7, 2026

1 update
CBP

For approved USMCA-qualifying MHDVs, Section 232 25% duty now applies only to non‑U.S. content via 9903.74.03/9903.74.06 for entries from 11/1/2025.

CBP implements Proclamation 10984 allowing Section 232 duties on certain USMCA-qualifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to be assessed only on the non‑U.S. content. Importers with Commerce approval must split value between HTSUS 9903.74.03 (25% on non‑U.S. content) and 9903.74.06 (0% on U.S. content). This applies to qualifying vehicles entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after November 1, 2025, and requires specific line reporting in ACE.

1 primary doc · 2 HTS codes

May 1, 2026

1 update
USTR

U.S. to grant preferential duty access for UK-produced whiskey under the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, affecting import duty treatment.

The U.S. government announced that whiskey produced in the United Kingdom will receive preferential duty access as part of the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal. This implies reduced or potentially zero duties on qualifying UK whiskey imports, with broader preferential treatment for other U.S. and UK goods. Importers of UK whiskey should prepare to validate origin, monitor implementing regulations for specific HTS/Chapter 99 provisions and rates, and adjust classification and duty calculations once details are published.

1 primary doc

Apr 13, 2026

1 update
White House

2025–26 trade actions sharply raise average U.S. tariffs, end de minimis, and reset multiple bilateral tariff frameworks, requiring major import compliance changes.

The 2026 Economic Report of the President describes an ‘America First Trade Policy’ that materially alters U.S. import conditions. Actions include a global tariff regime with baseline 15% tariffs on many partner countries, new reciprocal trade agreements that change partner tariff treatment, expanded Section 232 use on core industrial imports, and full elimination of the de minimis $800 exemption, already yielding over $1 billion in new duties. Importers must reassess landed costs, HTS/valuation strategies, and supply chains, and ensure proper entry processing now that low‑value shipments are fully dutiable and subject to enforcement.

16 primary docs

Apr 8, 2026

1 update
CBP

HSU 2607 updates HTS/ABI for Section 232 aluminum, steel, and copper duties effective April 6, 2026; brokers must use updated records.

CBP’s HSU 2607 implements HTS/ABI updates tied to revised Section 232 duties on aluminum, steel, and copper imports effective April 6, 2026. While specific HTS lines and rates are not listed in the CSMS, the update modifies 116 tariff records to align with the new proclamation. Brokers and importers must ensure entries for covered metals use the updated HTS/Chapter 99 and Section 232 duty provisions as reflected in HSU 2607 and related guidance.

1 primary doc · 1 HTS code

Apr 7, 2026

1 update
CBP

2026 TRQs for certain Australian agricultural products under HTSUS Ch. 98 AUSN 8–19 announced, with quota period and opening rules.

CBP has published Quota Bulletin 26-103 establishing 2026 tariff-rate quota administration for agricultural products from Australia entered under HTSUS Chapter 98, Additional U.S. Notes 8–19. The quota period runs from January 1 to December 31, 2026, with an opening date of January 2, 2026. Entries filed between 12:01 a.m. local time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day will share an 8:30 a.m. entry time and be prorated if group limits are exceeded.

1 primary doc

Apr 4, 2026

1 update
CBP

New Sec. 232 action imposes 10–50% additional duties via HTS 9903.82.02–.17 on many aluminum, steel, and copper imports effective Apr 6, 2026.

A new Section 232 Proclamation imposes 10–50% additional ad valorem duties on specified aluminum, steel, copper articles and derivatives from all countries, implemented through HTS 9903.82.02–9903.82.17 effective April 6, 2026. Duty treatment varies by origin (e.g., UK, Russia, column 2), metal content thresholds, and melt/smelt location, with some 0% lines and rate floors (10%/15%). Russia aluminum measures at 200% under 9903.85.67/.68 continue, and certain FTZ and Chapter 98/99 rules are modif

1 primary doc · 23 HTS codes

Apr 3, 2026

6 updates
White House

New Section 232 proclamation restructures and raises tariffs on many steel, aluminum, and copper imports, with flat 50%, 25%, 15%, and 10% rates by product type.

A new presidential Proclamation revises how Section 232 tariffs apply to imported steel, aluminum, and copper products by setting flat ad valorem rates based on metal content and product type. Articles made entirely or almost entirely of these metals now face 50% tariffs, derivative articles 25%, certain industrial and grid equipment 15% through 2027, and products made abroad from 100% U.S. metal 10%, while items with ≤15% metal content are exempt. Importers must reassess classifications, metal content, and origin of materials to apply the correct Section 232 rate and adjust pricing, sourcing, and entry procedures accordingly.

1 primary doc

White House

New Section 232 tariffs of up to 100% on patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients will apply to many U.S. imports, with country- and agreement-based reductions.

The White House announced Section 232 tariffs on patented pharmaceutical products and their ingredients, imposing a default 100% tariff on many U.S. imports, with reduced rates for specified trade-deal countries and companies entering onshoring and MFN pricing agreements. Generic drugs, biosimilars, and certain specialty products are exempt for now. Tariffs take effect in 120 days for large companies and 180 days for smaller companies, requiring importers to reassess sourcing, pricing, and customs declarations.

1 primary doc

White House

Section 232 aluminum, steel, and copper tariffs are raised to full‑value 50%/25% on broad HTS lists with major Chapter 99 restructuring effective April 6, 2026.

The proclamation sharply restructures and increases Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, copper, and a wide range of derivative products, applying ad valorem duties to the full customs value and embedding new Chapter 99 headings (9903.82.xx). Many core metal HTS headings now face a 50% additional duty, while specified copper and derivative articles face 25%, with temporary reduced formulas for certain derivatives through December 31, 2027. It also removes some products from scope, creates origin‑based reduced rates (U.S./UK), maintains 200% duties on Russian aluminum, and terminates prior inclusion processes. Importers must immediately re‑map HTS classifications to the new Annex lists and Chapter 99 provisions, adjust landed cost models, and update broker instructions before April 6, 2026.

3 primary docs · 715 HTS codes

White House

New Section 232 action imposes up to 100% ad valorem duties via HTSUS Ch.99 on patented pharmaceuticals and APIs, with complex exemptions and phased rates from July 31, 2026.

A presidential Section 232 action establishes new Chapter 99 HTSUS provisions (9903.04.60–9903.04.69) imposing up to 100% ad valorem duties on patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients classified in specified HTSUS headings. Duty rates vary by product type, origin, and company status (onshoring/MFN agreements), with key effective dates of July 31, 2026 and September 29, 2026, and later changes in 2029 and 2030. Importers and brokers must map products to the new HTSUS notes and Chapter 99 numbers, determine patented vs generic status, confirm company eligibility for reduced/zero rates, and update systems and sourcing strategies accordingly.

2 primary docs · 142 HTS codes

White House

White House 2026 Trade Policy Agenda confirms broad, ongoing tariff programs (Section 232, 301, ART) that materially affect U.S. import duties and compliance.

The White House release and the 2026 Trade Policy Agenda describe an ongoing, systemic shift toward higher and more targeted tariffs on U.S. imports, especially under Section 232, Section 301, and the new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) program. Key sectors include metals, autos and parts, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and various industrial goods, with continued use and potential expansion of supplemental tariffs above MFN rates. Importers must expect sustained elevated duty exposure, potential new measures (including a plurilateral critical minerals regime), and intensified enforcement against duty evasion and forced labor, and should review supply chains, HTS classifications, and pricing now.

2 primary docs

USTR

U.S.–UK pharma pricing deal guarantees no new Section 232/301 tariffs on UK drugs/medtech into the U.S. through Jan. 19, 2029, subject to conditions.

The U.S.–UK Arrangement on Pharmaceutical Pricing includes explicit U.S. commitments not to impose additional Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs on UK-origin pharmaceuticals and medical technologies entering the United States for defined periods through January 19, 2029, contingent on UK company participation in related MFN and tariff agreements. While most provisions address UK domestic pricing and supply-chain cooperation, the U.S. tariff commitments directly affect duty exposure for U.S. importers of UK drugs and medical technologies. Importers should confirm origin, monitor for any change/termination of the arrangement, and ensure brokers do not apply Section 232/301 Chapter 99 provisions to qualifying UK-origin products during the covered period.

2 primary docs

Mar 31, 2026

1 update
Federal Register

USTR sets 2026 TRQ volumes for Australian-origin beef and other goods under HTSUS 9822.04.xx, capping in-quota FTA duty treatment.

USTR issued a notice establishing 2026 tariff-rate quota (TRQ) quantities for Australian-origin goods under the U.S.-Australia FTA. It sets specific volume caps for beef safeguards (71,695 MT) and for HTSUS 9822.04.05, .10, .15, .20, .25, .30, .35, .40, .45, .50, and .65 (e.g., 25,497,000 liters under 9822.04.05; 2,790 MT under 9822.04.10). Within these TRQ limits, qualifying imports receive preferential FTA duty rates; above-quota volumes face higher MFN/safeguard duties. The quantities apply to entries from January 1 through December 31, 2026. Importers and brokers must monitor TRQ usage, ensure correct HTSUS and FTA claims, and plan 2026 volumes to stay within in-quota limits where preferential duty is expected.

2 primary docs · 11 HTS codes

Mar 27, 2026

1 update
CBP

Additional 80,000 MT TRQ for 2026 Argentina beef under HTSUS 0201/0202 with specific quota period and opening rules.

CBP has announced Quota Bulletin 26-224 establishing an additional 80,000 MT tariff-rate quota for 2026 imports of certain beef from Argentina under AUSN 3(b) to Chapter 2, per the February 6, 2026 Presidential Proclamation. Eligible entries use HTSUS statistical reporting numbers 0201.30.5091, 0201.30.5097, 0202.30.5091, and 0202.30.5097 between February 13 and December 31, 2026, with a quota period April 1–June 30, 2026 and an April 1, 2026 opening subject to proration. Brokers must file withi

1 primary doc · 4 HTS codes

Mar 19, 2026

1 update
CBP

ACE will enforce new drawback validations for eligible Section 232 auto/truck parts under 1313(a)/(b), limiting claims to specific HTS and dates.

CBP is implementing new ACE drawback validations tied to Proclamation 10984 for Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and parts. For 1313(a)/(b) claims, only specific eligible Section 232 auto and truck parts HTS can be used, and claims must meet date and HTS pairing rules. No tariff rates change, but drawback eligibility and claim validation do, effective for claims dated on/after November 1, 2025, with production deployment April 21, 2026.

1 primary doc

Mar 17, 2026

1 update
USTR

USTR has lifted the suspension of liquidation on U.S. imports from ThyssenKrupp’s San Luis Potosí facility under the USMCA RRM.

USTR has determined that labor-rights issues at ThyssenKrupp Springs & Stabilizers de México’s San Luis Potosí facility have been remediated and has directed Treasury/CBP to resume liquidation of all unliquidated entries from this facility. The prior suspension of liquidation, imposed November 13, 2025 under USMCA Implementation Act section 752(a), is no longer in effect. Importers of automotive suspension components from this plant should expect normal liquidation to proceed and should review any impacted entries and potential duty/refund exposure.

2 primary docs

Mar 14, 2026

1 update
USTR

New U.S.–Ecuador Reciprocal Trade Agreement sets MFN-based U.S. tariff treatment for Ecuador and creates U.S.-specific TRQs and duty reductions in Ecuador’s tariff schedule.

The United States–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade establishes reciprocal tariff treatment, including U.S.-specific duty-free TRQs in Ecuador for key U.S. agricultural exports and a U.S. commitment to apply MFN rates to originating Ecuadorian goods in future tariff actions. Ecuador’s Schedule 1 details TRQ volumes and staging categories for corn, sorghum, ethanol, poultry, pork, dairy, and soybean oil, while U.S. Schedule 2 ties Ecuador’s treatment to HTSUS and MFN rates effective no later than August 1, 2026. Importers must review HTS classifications, TRQ eligibility, and origin rules to correctly claim preferential treatment and monitor the agreement’s entry-into-force date.

3 primary docs · 830 HTS codes

Mar 13, 2026

1 update
USTR

USTR has initiated broad Section 301 forced-labor investigations that may lead to new duties or import restrictions on goods from 60 major trading partners.

USTR has initiated Section 301(b) investigations into 60 major trading partners over their failure to impose and effectively enforce bans on imports of goods produced with forced labor. While no new tariffs or import restrictions are imposed yet, USTR is explicitly considering additional duties and import restrictions on products from these economies. Hearings are set for April 28, 2026, with written comments and hearing requests due April 15, 2026; importers should assess exposure and consider participating in the comment process.

2 primary docs

Mar 2, 2026

1 update
USTR

USTR’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda signals continued and expanded use of tariffs, Section 232/301, and new agreements that will affect U.S. import duties and HTS use.

The 2026 Trade Policy Agenda confirms that the America First Trade Policy will continue and expand reciprocal tariffs, Section 232 actions on critical sectors, and Section 301 enforcement, all of which directly affect U.S. import duty rates and HTS Chapter 99 usage. It highlights ongoing and future tariff measures on metals, autos, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and other products, plus a forthcoming plurilateral Agreement on Trade in Critical Minerals. Importers must prepare for continued elevated and potentially changing tariff rates, new or revised Chapter 99 provisions, and stricter enforcement against duty evasion and forced labor, and should monitor USTR and Commerce notices closely.

3 primary docs

Feb 28, 2026

1 update
CBP

USDA withdrew the March 1, 2026 cotton import assessment decrease; HSU 2606 restores prior cotton HTS assessment rates effective Feb 26, 2026.

USDA AMS has withdrawn the direct final rule that would have reduced the Cotton Board supplemental assessment on imports effective March 1, 2026. CBP’s HSU 2606 removes the previously loaded March 1, 2026 cotton rates and restores the prior cotton assessment rates in the HTS. Brokers must continue to apply the existing (pre‑March 1, 2026) cotton assessment rates for all covered HTS lines effective February 26, 2026 onward.

1 primary doc

Feb 24, 2026

1 update
USTR

U.S.–Indonesia Reciprocal Trade Agreement caps U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Indonesian imports at 19%, removes certain Section 14257/14360 add-ons, and creates a zero-tariff textile mechanism.

The U.S.–Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade revises U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Indonesian-origin goods, limiting additional ad valorem duties under Executive Order 14257 to a maximum of 19% and eliminating those add-ons entirely or reducing them to zero for specified Indonesian products in Schedules 2A and 2B. It also commits the U.S. to a zero reciprocal tariff-rate mechanism for certain Indonesian textiles and apparel, tied to U.S. textile input exports. Importers of Indonesian goods must review HTS coverage under Schedules 2A/2B, confirm combined MFN+reciprocal rates, and prepare to use the forthcoming textile mechanism once implemented.

2 primary docs · 93 HTS codes

Feb 23, 2026

1 update
CBP

All additional IEEPA ad valorem duties under seven listed Executive Orders end for entries on/after Feb. 24, 2026; related HTSUS provisions deactivated in ACE.

The February 20, 2026 Executive Order “Ending Certain Tariff Actions” terminates collection of all additional ad valorem duties imposed under IEEPA for the seven listed Executive Orders. For goods entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after 12:00 a.m. ET February 24, 2026, no IEEPA additional duties apply and related HTSUS provisions will be inactive in ACE. Section 232 and Section 301 duties remain unchanged; brokers must stop declaring IEEPA tariff lines for post‑effective‑date entries.

1 primary doc

Feb 21, 2026

1 update
White House

President imposes a 10% Section 122 import surcharge on nearly all U.S. imports for 150 days, with extensive HTSUS/Ch.99 carve‑outs.

A presidential proclamation under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 imposes a temporary 10% ad valorem import surcharge on virtually all articles imported into the United States, effective February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026, via new HTSUS Chapter 99 heading 9903.03.01. The surcharge is in addition to all other duties and fees, but excludes specified HTSUS lines (critical minerals, energy, fertilizers, many pharmaceuticals, certain electronics, civil aircraft, specified iron/steel/aluminum/vehicles/semiconductors/wood/copper products, and qualifying USMCA/DR‑CAFTA goods) as detailed in Annexes I–II. Importers and brokers must immediately update classification, duty calculations, FTZ procedures, and systems to apply the 10% surcharge or the correct Chapter 99 exclusions, and review in‑transit and Canada/Mexico/DR‑CAFTA sourcing to mitigate cost impacts.

3 primary docs · 11 HTS codes

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