📰 Tariff Newsletter
Latest news and updates on US trade tariffs and import regulations.
CBP Reports Progress on IEEPA Tariff Refund Process - thompsonhinesmartrade.com
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently provided an update on its ongoing efforts to process refunds for specific tariffs. This progress report concerns certain Section 301 tariffs on goods originating from China, which were determined to have been illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This development is significant for the importing community, as it signals m…
What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA Tariff Decision (Part IV) - Foley & Lardner LLP
The Supreme Court recently declined to hear an appeal in the case of Transpacific Steel LLC v. United States , a decision with significant implications for importers. This action leaves in place a Federal Circuit ruling that clarifies the duration of tariffs imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Essentially, the Court's decision confirms that these spec…
Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on March 12, 2026, the initiation of 60 Section 301 investigations. These investigations are specifically related to failures to take action on forced labor. This significant move signals a heightened focus by the USTR on ensuring compliance with international and domestic standards concerning forced labor practices within global supply chains. While the specifi…
USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor
On March 12, 2026 , the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of 60 separate investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. These investigations are specifically focused on what the USTR describes as "failures to take action on forced labor." This significant move signals a continued and intensified focus by the U.S. government on combating forced labor within gl…
Court of International Trade Resurrects Suit Challenging De Minimis Ban - Yahoo Finance
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has recently revived a significant lawsuit challenging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s policy of banning de minimis shipments suspected of being made with forced labor from China's Xinjiang region. This development brings renewed attention to the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and its intersection with the de minimis entry process. …
How to prepare for a customs audit - The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
Customs audits are a critical aspect of international trade, ensuring that businesses comply with regulations and accurately pay duties and taxes. The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade recently highlighted the importance of thorough preparation for these audits, emphasizing that proactive measures are key to avoiding penalties and maintaining smooth operations. All businesses involved in importing g…
As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: March 2026 - ArentFox Schiff
As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: March 2026 - ArentFox Schiff