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Category: Regulations

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03 Jun 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, Regulations, US Customs

Trump Administration Orders Major CBP Enforcement Overhaul Focused on Importers and Duty Evasion

New Executive Order Signals Tougher Customs Enforcement and Higher Compliance Expectations President Trump has signed a new Executive Order aimed at strengthening the enforcement capabilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), signaling a significant shift toward stricter importer oversight, stronger duty collection measures, and increased scrutiny of supply chains. The order focuses heavily on […]

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01 Jun 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, General, Regulations, Tariff

DOJ Challenges CIT Order Requiring IEEPA Tariff Refunds

The legal battle over IEEPA tariff refunds continues to intensify as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its intention to appeal the Court of International Trade’s (CIT) order requiring the refund of tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The filing, submitted on May 29, signals that the Trump Administration intends […]

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18 May 2026
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CPSC eFiling Requirements Begin July 8, 2026: What Importers Need To Know

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is implementing a new electronic filing requirement for imported consumer products beginning July 8, 2026. The new program, known as CPSC eFiling, is designed to improve product safety screening and increase visibility into imported products subject to CPSC regulations. Under the new rule, importers of regulated consumer products […]

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10 Apr 2026
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CBP Launches CAPE Phase 1 for IEEPA Tariff Refunds on April 20

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will officially launch Phase 1 of the CAPE system on April 20, marking a major step forward in the processing of IEEPA tariff refunds. The new tool, called the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), will be available through the ACE Secure Data Portal and is designed to […]

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23 Feb 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Asia Trade Lane, Economic Outlook, European Trade Lane, General, Middle East Trade Lane, Oceania Trade Lane, Regulations, Tariff, US Customs

Supreme Court IEEPA Tariffs Ruling Invalidates Duties

The Supreme Court IEEPA tariffs ruling has struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), reshaping the U.S. trade landscape and raising urgent questions about refunds and replacement trade measures. In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The decision affirms the […]

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14 Feb 2026
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Trump Tariffs Trigger Record $3.5 Billion Customs Bond Shortfall : What Importers Need to Know

U.S. importers are facing a growing financial strain that has little to do with shipping delays or supply chain congestion, and everything to do with customs bond requirements. As reported by an article by CNBC, recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shows that companies importing goods into the United States are experiencing […]

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02 Jan 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Asia Trade Lane, European Trade Lane, General, Regulations, Tariff, US Customs

U.S. Tariffs in 2025: A Simple Visual Overview

(Based on CBP Guidance – Updated December 18, 2025) The U.S. government has implemented new and expanded tariffs in 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Section 232. Below is a plain-language breakdown of what applies, when it applies, and to whom. 🚫 De Minimis: What Changed As of August 29, 2025, […]

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19 Dec 2025
0 Comments By GV Air Cargo, America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, News, Regulations, Tariff, US Customs

CBP Collects Over $1 Billion in Duties Since End of De Minimis

December 17, 2025 | Gava Trade Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on December 17, 2025, that it has collected more than $1 billion in duties on over 246 million low-value shipments since the Trump administration began phasing out the de minimis exemption earlier this year. The milestone underscores the scale of revenue […]

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03 Nov 2025
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White House Details New U.S. China Trade Actions

  The White House has released a detailed fact sheet summarizing recent trade actions between the United States and China, highlighting major tariff suspensions, export control adjustments, and renewed agricultural purchases. These measures mark one of the most significant bilateral trade de-escalations in recent years and carry major implications for global supply chains, technology exports, […]

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28 Oct 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, Logistics, Regulations, Tariff

Advisory: Non-Standard “mDDP” / “DDP” Terms and Tariff Exposure

In recent months, we have seen a surge of inquiries from importers whose overseas suppliers are introducing the term “mDDP” (modified Delivered Duty Paid) or shifting to “DDP”-type delivery structures. At first glance, these offers seem appealing: duties, taxes, and logistics costs are bundled into one attractive landed price. Yet beneath that simplicity may lie […]

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