Deringer Trade Alerts

• New Section 232 Tariffs on Trucks and Buses
  October 21, 2025
  Effective November 1, Section 232 tariffs will apply to imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses: 25% on Class 3 to Class 8 trucks and their parts, and 10% on buses. Under USMCA, trucks may receive preferential treatment, with only non-U.S. content subject to the tariff. However, this duty-free status ...
• Section 232 Tariffs on Wood Imports
  October 13, 2025
  Effective October 14, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin enforcing Section 232 tariffs under Proclamation 10976 on certain timber, lumber, and derivative products. These duties range from 10% to 25% depending on product type and country of origin.   Key Product Categories & Tariff Rates: Softwood timber and lumber: 10% ...
• Organic Imports Update
  October 9, 2025
  Effective October 1, 2025, all certified organic imports into the U.S. must be accompanied by a valid National Organic Program Import Certificate (NOPIC) issued by the exporting certifier prior to shipment. Shipments arriving without a valid NOPIC cannot be reconditioned and must be: Reexported (with CBP 7512 and Export Booking Confirmation ...
• CBSA Outage Resolved—Delays Still Impacting Trade
  October 2, 2025
  Canadian officials have resolved a CBSA system outage that disrupted commercial traffic at U.S.–Canada border crossings. However, significant delays persist due to backlog and traffic congestion. What You Need to Know: The outage began after routine maintenance Sunday and was caused by a data entry error. Manual inspections were used during the outage, ...
• CBP Remains Operational During Shutdown
  October 1, 2025
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed it is fully operational during the government shutdown. Ports of entry remain staffed and cargo clearance continues as normal. Key updates include: CBP permits, license exams, and refunds may be affected. CBP will process refunds, but issuance depends on the U.S. Treasury. Broker license exams may be ...
• New Section 232 Tariffs on Wood Products
  September 30, 2025
  The Trump Administration has announced new Section 232 tariffs on various wood products, effective October 14 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Key tariff updates include: 10% global tariff on softwood lumber imports 25% global tariff on certain upholstered furniture (rising to 30% on Jan. 1) 25% global tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities (rising to 50% on Jan. 1) Exceptions apply for imports from ...
• New Tariff Rules for EU-Origin Goods
  September 29, 2025
  Section 232 and IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs adjusted for qualifying EU goods The U.S. has implemented significant tariff exemptions under the recent U.S.-EU trade agreement. These changes apply only to goods originating from European Union (EU) member countries. Key Updates: Effective Dates: August 1, 2025: For EU automobiles and auto parts with the most favored ...
• New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, and Trucks Effective October 1
  September 26, 2025
  On September 25, President Trump announced via Truth Social that new tariffs will take effect on October 1, impacting several import categories: Pharmaceuticals: A 100% tariff will apply to branded and patented pharmaceuticals unless the manufacturer is actively building a production facility in the U.S. (“breaking ground” or “under construction”). Furniture & Cabinets: A ...
• CPSC eFiling: Plan Ahead and Join the Voluntary Stage
  September 24, 2025
  eFiling will become mandatory for most importers on 7/8/2026 In May 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) officially opened self-registration for the voluntary stage of its eFiling program. eFiling allows importers to electronically submit certain data elements from a certificate of compliance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via ...
• USTR Begins USMCA Review
  September 18, 2025
  Request for public comments and notice of public hearing On September 16th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a Federal Register Notice requesting public comments relating to the trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada (USMCA) in advance of the joint review of the agreement ...
• Japan Tariffs Effective September 16, 2025
  September 16, 2025
  Quick Reminder for Importers The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a notice yesterday serving as a reminder that reciprocal tariffs on all Japanese-origin goods will be effective today, Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  Subsequently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) No. 66242844 explaining the implementation of the US/Japan modification of ...
• Amended Final Results of Sixth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review for Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada
  September 12, 2025
  The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) recently issued amended final results for the sixth administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada. This review covers imports of softwood lumber products from Canada that entered the United States from January 1, 2023, to December 31, ...
• U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Two IEEPA Tariff Legality Cases
  September 10, 2025
  On August 29, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President the authority to impose specific import tariffs. Following this ruling, on September 9, the U.S. Supreme Court released an order that it will hear ...
• Modified Reciprocal Tariffs Exclusion List & Retroactive Refunds of Reciprocals for Japanese-Origin Goods
  September 9, 2025
  Modified Reciprocal Tariffs Exclusion List On Friday, September 5th, President Trump issued a new Executive Order (EO) modifying EO 14257, which was originally released in April to establish Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” program. As noted by trade attorney Michael Roll, “In EO 14257, Trump had created a list of products, which were ...
• Update on IEEPA Tariffs – Court Appeals Ruling
  September 3, 2025
  On August 29, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a lower court ruling that overturned the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court found these tariffs exceeded presidential authority due to their broad scope and indefinite duration. Despite the ruling, the tariffs ...
• CPSC eFiling: Prepare Now
  September 3, 2025
  The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched the voluntary phase of its eFiling program, and while participation is currently optional, importers of regulated consumer products should not delay preparation. CPSC’s eFiling program allows importers to electronically submit certain certificate of compliance data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via a Partner ...
• Important Dates for Upcoming Regulatory Changes
  August 25, 2025
  Section 301 Exclusions On May 31, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) granted a three-month extension of certain exclusions from the China Section 301 tariffs. This extension expires on August 31, 2025. Read the official USTR Notice. Tariff on Indian Imports Effective on August 27, 2025, the United States will impose an ...
• Trump Administration Adds 407 Additional HTS Provisions to Section 232 Aluminum/Steel Tariffs
  August 18, 2025
  Effective Today August 18, 2025 On August 15, 2025, the Trump Administration greatly expanded the list of goods subject to 50% tariff included within Section 232 Aluminum and Steel duties. This is a significant development that U.S. importers should take note of, since the new list of HTS codes now includes ...
• Determination Issued on Canadian Softwood Lumber Subsidies
  August 12, 2025
  Final Countervailing Duty Rates Set for 2023 The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) recently released its final determination for the sixth administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada. Administrative reviews are conducted once a year at the request of an interested party after an ...
• Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Effective August 27, 2025
  August 6, 2025
  On August 6, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% ad valorem tariff on Indian product imports into the United States, effective 12:01 a.m. ET on August 27, 2025. This action is in response to India’s continued importation of Russian oil amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This tariff ...
• New IEEPA Tariff Rates Effective August 7, 2025
  August 1, 2025
  The U.S. Presidential Administration issued an Executive Order and Fact Sheet addressing new International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Reciprocal Tariff rates for multiple countries, effective on August 7, 2025. Key provisions outlined in the Executive Order and Fact Sheet include: There are two groups addressed in this Order: Effective August 7th, goods ...
• Tariffs on Canadian Imports Rise to 35%, Effective August 1, 2025
  August 1, 2025
  USMCA Goods Remain Exempt President Trump issued an Executive Order raising the duties on Canadian goods bound for the U.S. from 25% to 35%, effective today, August 1, 2025. The order clearly states that “Goods qualifying for preferential tariff treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue to remain not subject to the ...
• De Minimis Suspension; U.S. Copper and Imports from Brazil Subject to 50% Tariff
  July 30, 2025
  Recap of Executive Orders and Proclamations enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump on 7/30/2025 De Minimis Suspension President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments globally, effective on August 29. This means imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued ...
• U.S. Finalizes Canadian Lumber Duties
  July 30, 2025
  New Rates Effective July 29, 2025 The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) recently released its final determination for the sixth administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada. Administrative reviews are conducted once a year at the request of an interested party after an antidumping ...
• US & EU Trade Deal Announced
  July 28, 2025
  Major Tariff Changes & Investment Commitments On July 27, 2025, President Trump and European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new U.S.–E.U. trade agreement with major implications for transatlantic commerce. The E.U. will eliminate tariffs on U.S. goods and commit to $750 billion in U.S. energy purchases and $600 billion in U.S. ...
• Five Product Categories to be Rescinded
  July 11, 2025
  These goods now require FDA data submission. Effective IMMEDIATELY, FDA has rescinded the five product categories that could be released without FDA notification and were previously permitted to be entered as Section 321 (Manifest only clearance). The five product categories where a release could be issued without notification to FDA for the purposes of ...
• 35% Tariffs on Canadian Products Starting August 1, 2025
  July 11, 2025
  On July 10, 2025, U.S. President Trump sent a letter to Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, outlining the details of their current trade relationship and upcoming tariffs. In the letter, President Trump states that beginning on August 1, 2025, the U.S. will charge Canada a tariff of 35% on ...
• Executive Order Delays Tariffs Implementation to August 1st
  July 8, 2025
  Tariff enforcement postponed as negotiations continue President Trump signed an Executive Order delaying the start of country-specific reciprocal tariffs from July 9 to August 1, 2025, citing ongoing trade talks and updated guidance. He also confirmed that 14 countries received letters warning of tariff hikes above 10% if no deals are ...
• WCMTOA Updates TMF Rates
  July 2, 2025
  New Fee Reflects Labor Cost Alignment at West Coast Ports On July 1, the West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) announced that effective August 1, 2025, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will increase by 2.84%, aligning with recent longshore wage adjustments. New TMF ...
• Section 232 Aluminum Import Instructions
  June 17, 2025
  For Reporting Unknown for the Country of Smelt and Cast U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued new guidance on how to report the country of smelt and cast on derivative aluminum imports for products subject to Section 232 aluminum measures when the importer does not know the country of smelt and ...