Section 122 Tariffs End as New Section 301 Duties Replace Them Beginning July 24, 2026, the United States will replace the temporary 10% Section 122 import surcharge with new Section 301 tariffs targeting imports from 60 economies based on forced labor enforcement policies. The new tariffs, announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative […]
Read MoreNew Court Orders Open Faster Path to Refunds for Older Liquidated Entries Importers seeking refunds of tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) may now have a faster path to recovery. Recent actions by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), combined with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s upcoming CAPE Phase 3 […]
Read MoreNew Tariffs Take Effect July 22 Following USTR Investigation The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that the United States will impose new Section 301 tariffs of 25% on certain products imported from Brazil. The additional duties, directed by President Trump, will become effective at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 22 for […]
Read MoreCustoms and Border Protection (CBP) continues to expand its CAPE refund process for duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While recent system improvements may allow more importers to receive refunds, ongoing litigation is creating uncertainty for entries that are not currently eligible for CAPE. As a result, importers may need to […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreCourt of International Trade Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs In a significant trade ruling issued on May 7, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the Section 122 tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration are unlawful. The decision, issued in a 2–1 split ruling, represents another major legal challenge to recent U.S. tariff […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a series of ACE Reports tools to help importers monitor IEEPA tariff refunds submitted through the CAPE system. These reports provide visibility into refund status, payment processing, and potential issues, allowing the trade community to better manage and track refund claims. Background: CAPE and IEEPA Refunds On […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided a detailed update on the rollout of CAPE Phase 1, confirming that the system will go live on April 20 at 8:00 a.m. ET to begin processing IEEPA tariff refunds. The Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool will operate within the ACE Secure Data Portal […]
Read MoreU.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 […]
Read MoreThe Trump Administration has announced major updates to Section 232 tariffs, introducing new duty structures for steel, aluminum, and copper, while also imposing significant tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. These changes aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing, address national security concerns, and reshape global supply chains. Key Changes to Section 232 Tariffs on Metals The April 2 […]
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