The White House has announced a new U.S.–India Interim Trade Agreement framework aimed at expanding market access and lowering tariffs. Key points include: India will reduce or remove tariffs on…
Trade Alerts
HS 2028 Amendments Accepted
The HS 2028 amendments have been officially accepted, marking a major step in the evolution of the Harmonized System used globally for classifying traded goods. The update includes 299 sets of changes,…
Tariff Reduction on Indian Imports
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, following a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the United States will reduce the reciprocal tariff on India from 25% to 18%.…
President Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canadian Goods
In a statement posted to Truth Social on January 24, President Trump said that he would pursue a 100% tariff on Canadian goods entering the United States if Canada moves forward with…
New CBP Forced Labor Portal Now Active
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced January 21, that its new Forced Labor Portal is officially live. This centralized portal is now the required platform for importers to submit…
Import Duties on Semiconductors
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced new guidance regarding Section 232 Import Duties on semiconductors and related products. Key Details: Effective Date: January 15, 2026 Duty Rate: 25%…
Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule Effective February 6, 2026
Effective February 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue all refunds electronically via Automated Clearing House (ACH) (subject to limited exceptions), as announced in the Electronic Refunds…
Section 232 Tariff Increase Postponed Until 2027
On December 31, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation delaying the anticipated Section 232 tariff increases on imports of upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year. Under the original…
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Webinar, Jan. 8,2026
eFiling Webinar, January 8, 2026, 2pm EST The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require mandatory eFiling on July 8, 2026 for CPSC-regulated imports. To inform importers of the new…
UPDATE: Potential Refunds of IEEPA Duties
On August 29, 2025, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) had ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President the authority…
