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CIT directs CBP to Reliquidate Certain Entries

July 17, 2026.
Trade Publications

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) on July 15 issued an order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reliquidate certain finally liquidated entries as part of Phase 3 of the ongoing processing of IEEPA refunds through CAPE. As this order will only apply to related cases before...

Logistics for The World Cup

July 14, 2026.
Logistics Publications

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across 16 stadiums and multiple venues from Thursday, June 11, 2026, through Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Logistics plays a critical role in the tournament, and FIFA has dedicated resources outlining how materials, equipment, and event infrastructure are moved throughout the competition....

Sales Tax Holiday 2026: Retail Therapy, But Make It Tax Free

June 30, 2026.
Tax Publications

What is a Sales Tax Holiday? A sales tax holiday is a limited-time event during which certain items are exempt from state and/or local sales tax. These holidays are typically implemented by governments to encourage spending during key periods — most commonly around the back-to-school season, severe weather preparedness...

Entries Flagged for Reconciliation – Refunds Starting June 29

June 24, 2026.
Trade Publications

On June 23, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced new functionality to the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) process, effective June 29, 2026. With this update, CAPE will accept entries (types 01, 02, and 06) that have been flagged for reconciliation when the reconciliation entry (type 09) has not...

EU Eliminates De Minimis Duty Exemption for E-Commerce Imports

June 24, 2026.
Trade Publications

Effective July 1, 2026, the European Union will eliminate the customs duty exemption for imported goods valued at €150 or less and introduce a temporary €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce shipments entering the EU. The measure, adopted under Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382, is part of the EU's broader Customs Reform initiative...

Federal Appeals Court Allows 122 Tariffs To Continue

June 12, 2026.
Trade Publications

On June 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the continued collection of the 10% Section 122 tariffs while litigation brought by a coalition of U.S. states and small businesses proceeds. The Section 122 tariffs were implemented by the Trump administration...

IEEPA Refunds for Reconciliation Entries

June 10, 2026.
Trade Publications

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) informed the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) on June 9 that it is actively working to expand its tariff refund processing system to accommodate entries flagged for reconciliation, with that capability expected to go live on June 29. The update came as part of...

Updates to Section 232 Metal Tariffs Now in Effect

June 08, 2026.
Trade Publications

The Section 232 adjustments of the tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper announced on June 1, 2026 have entered into effect as of today, June 8, 2026. Leading up to the change, CBP released CSMS memorandum # 68855869 providing guidance on the tariffs for importers, brokers, and filers. The memorandum outlines the scope of application for the...

Section 301 Investigations Concluded — What Comes Next?

June 05, 2026.
Trade Publications

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the legality of IEEPA based tariffs in February 2026, the Trump administration initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 countries under the Trade Act of 1974. Section 301 is the same trade authority used to impose the long standing “China Tariffs” first enacted in 2017. ...

USTR Proposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Brazilian Imports

June 03, 2026.
Trade Publications

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has proposed a 25% Section 301 tariff on certain products imported from Brazil, according to a June 1 Federal Register notice. Goods already subject to Section 232 tariffs would be exempt, along with specific products listed in the notice's annex. The proposal...

Expanding your business into the U.S.? Here’s Your Crash Course to Getting Started

June 03, 2026.
Tax Publications

State tax authorities do not significantly distinguish between foreign and domestic out-of-state businesses. Instead, they focus on whether a business has taxable activity (“nexus”) within the state. Most state Departments of Revenue require any business—regardless of location—to register if nexus thresholds are met, typically...

DOJ Challenges CIT’s Order Directing IEEPA Refunds

June 02, 2026.
Trade Publications

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a notice of appeal on May 29 challenging the Court of International Trade's (CIT) order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In its filing, the DOJ argued...