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...
Read MoreEU 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...
Read MoreFederal 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...
Read MoreIEEPA 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...
Read MoreUpdates 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...
Read MoreSection 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. ...
Read MoreUSTR 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...
Read MoreDOJ 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...
Read MoreSection 232 Adjustments
June 02, 2026.
Trade Publications
Yesterday, the White House issued a new presidential proclamation modifying existing Section 232 metal tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper. Overall, these appear to be minor, targeted adjustments, but they will impact specific product categories. The changes take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 8, 2026....
Read MoreNew CIT Action in IEEPA Refund Case
May 27, 2026.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a new order this week regarding the implementation of refunds related to IEEPA tariffs. After the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs, CIT directed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to complete liquidation or reliquidation of all affected entries subject...
Read MoreIEEPA Tariff Refunds via CAPE: Where Things Stand
May 20, 2026.
Trade Publications
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's invalidation of the Trump administration's tariff program under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been moving quickly to return billions of dollars in duties to American importers. What Is CAPE? CBP developed the...
Read MoreTemporary Stay on CIT Section 122 Decision
May 13, 2026.
Trade Publications
On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the Section 122 tariffs, implemented as a replacement for the IEEPA tariffs, were imposed unlawfully. However, on May 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay of the CIT’s decision. The stay pauses the May 7...
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