Deringer Trade Alerts

• President Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canadian Goods
  January 27, 2026
  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 a trade agreement with China. President Trump commented that the U.S. would not allow Canada to serve as a transshipment point ...
• New CBP Forced Labor Portal Now Active
  January 26, 2026
  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 review requests for shipments detained or excluded due to forced labor enforcement. Depending on the submission type, requests will be routed ...
• Import Duties on Semiconductors
  January 16, 2026
  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% ad valorem on certain semiconductor imports meeting specific technical parameters HTSUS Codes Impacted: 8471.50, 8471.80, 8473.30 under heading 9903.79.01 Exemptions: Products for U.S. data centers, ...
• Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule Effective February 6, 2026
  January 5, 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 Interim Final Rule published January 2, 2026 in the Federal Register (FR Document 2025-24171). This rule will require trade members to ...
• Section 232 Tariff Increase Postponed Until 2027
  January 2, 2026
  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 September 29, 2025 proclamation, these increases were scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on January 1, 2026. The current 25% ...
• Consumer Product Safety Commission: Webinar, Jan. 8,2026
  December 19, 2025
  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 requirements and process, the CPSC will be hosting a free webinar on January 8, 2026 at 2 pm, EST. Register here. If you ...
• UPDATE: Potential Refunds of IEEPA Duties
  December 19, 2025
  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 to impose specific import tariffs. The case is under review by the Supreme Court, however, the IEEPA duties remain in ...
• CBSA Bond Updates
  December 18, 2025
  The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has completed its annual review of importer financial security requirements. If your importer’s required Customs bond has increased, you must update it by January 15, 2026 to maintain Release Prior to Payment (RPP) privileges. Key Points:                    ...
• Increasing Section 232 Duties
  December 18, 2025
  This is a reminder that Section 232 duties on certain wood and wood‑based products will increase on January 1, 2026. These changes follow the Administration’s national‑security review of wood product imports. These changes stem from the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 29, 2025, following the Department of Commerce’s determination that ...
• Enforcement of ISPM-15 Hyphen Requirement
  December 15, 2025
  The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed that the temporary suspension of the ISPM-15 hyphen requirement for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) ends December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026: • All WPM must fully comply with the ISPM-15 marking standard, including the hyphen separating the country code and ...
• Upcoming NOAA Webinars on Certification of Admissibility (COA)
  December 15, 2025
  NOAA Fisheries’ Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce will host two public webinars on December 16, 2025, to review the Certification of Admissibility (COA) process under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) import provisions. These technical briefings will address: • COA requirements and how they work • When COAs are needed • Answers ...
• End of Paper Lacey Act Filings
  December 5, 2025
  Beginning January 1, 2026, USDA-APHIS will no longer accept paper Lacey Act declarations (PPQ 505/505B). All filers must transition to electronic submission through CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) or USDA’s Lacey Act Web Governance System (LAWGS). Paper submissions will only be permitted in rare emergency situations with prior USDA approval.  ...
• Tariff Updates Under U.S.–Korea Agreement
  December 3, 2025
  The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced today, December 3, 2025, that tariff modifications under the recent U.S.–South Korea agreement and outlined in a Nov. 13 fact sheet apply retroactively: Automobiles & Auto Parts: Effective for entries on or after Nov. 1, 2025 Other Products (timber, lumber, aircraft parts, etc.): ...
• Mandatory CPSC eFiling Starts July
  December 3, 2025
  The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) recently hosted a webinar on the upcoming CPSC eFiling initiative, which becomes mandatory in July for consumption entries. FTZ filers have until January 2027 to comply. If you import CPSC-regulated goods, this change will impact your compliance processes. Not sure if ...
• Key IEEPA updates, exclusions, and agreements
  December 2, 2025
  President Trump signed an executive order removing certain agricultural products from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs. These items were added to Annex II (covering all countries) and removed from Annex III (PTAAP). While exclusions were announced on November 13, no implementation dates have been established yet for the countries delineated below: South Korea ...
• Supreme Court Weighs Legality of IEEPA Tariffs
  December 1, 2025
  As we previously noted in a Trade Alert dated September 10, 2025, the Supreme Court continues to weigh the legality of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs. At this time, IEEPA duties remain in effect until the court arrives at a decision. What does this mean for your company? Unfortunately, this ...
• Update: Agricultural Products Exempt from Brazil Tariffs
  November 21, 2025
  Effective November 13, 2025, 238 HTSUS classifications and 11 additional agricultural product categories are now exempt from tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14323. Importers should declare heading 9903.01.81 or 9903.01.90 for qualifying goods and maintain supporting documentation. For entries filed since November 13, corrections should be made promptly to avoid refund delays. Post Summary Corrections (PSC) ...
• Tariffs Removed on Some Agricultural Products
  November 17, 2025
  President Trump has issued an Executive Order removing reciprocal tariffs on select agricultural products. This change applies to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouses as of November 13, 12:01 a.m. ET. Details on affected products are listed in the Executive Order Annex. U.S. Customs and Border Protection states: “Filers must ensure that all ...
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Intensifies Oversight of Fresh Squid Imports
  November 17, 2025
  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has increased scrutiny on fresh squid imports (species Illex argentina and Dosidicus gigas), which may cause clearance delays. To help expedite processing and ensure compliance with 50 CFR 14.52(c)(3), please include the following details with all current and future declarations for fresh squid shipments: Harvesting vessel names Vessel fishing authorizations Harvest dates and ...
• New Executive Order Removes Tariffs on Certain Agricultural Products
  November 17, 2025
  President Trump has issued an Executive Order removing reciprocal tariffs on select agricultural products. This change applies to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouses as of November 13, 12:01 a.m. ET. Details on affected products are listed in the Executive Order Annex. U.S. Customs and Border Protection states: “Filers must ensure that all supporting ...
• Proposed 100% Tariffs on China Imports
  October 22, 2025
  On October 10, President Trump announced via Truth Social that his administration intends to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports by November 1 or sooner, citing China’s recent export controls on rare earth metals and increased tariffs on U.S. goods. These new tariffs would be applied in addition to ...
• 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 ...