24 Aug
Does Customs Have the Right Contact and Location for Your Company on File?
In a Federal Register notice published on August 19, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced enhanced enforcement efforts, beginning September 18, 2026, to verify the accuracy of Importer
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21 Aug
CBP Strictly Enforcing Form 5106 Accuracy: What Importers and Brokers Need to Know
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated enhanced enforcement procedures to verify the accuracy of Importer of Record (IOR) data submitted on CBP Form 5106. Importers and customs brokers
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21 Aug
Section 232 Tariffs on Drones & Components Take Effect Sept. 3: Key Rates, Exemptions, and HTS Classifications
New Section 232 national security tariffs on imported drones and related components will take effect September 3, 2026. Implemented via presidential proclamation following an August 13 White House announcement, the
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20 Aug
Navigating Executive Order #14411: Critical CTPAT Requirements for Foreign Importers and Freight Forwarders
New regulatory requirements under Executive Order #14411 introduce stricter compliance obligations for foreign entities importing into the United States. If your freight forwarding business manages or services Foreign Importer of Record (FIOR) accounts, understanding
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17 Aug
White House Section 232 Polysilicon Tariffs Introduce Unprecedented Compliance Rules for Importers
A new White House presidential proclamation implementing Section 232 tariffs on polysilicon and solar supply-chain derivatives establishes novel trade mechanisms that could permanently reshape U.S. customs compliance. The proclamation introduces
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13 Aug
US Delegation Reports Chinese Enthusiasm—and Strategic Ambiguity—Over New Trade and Investment Panels
A five-member delegation from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) returned from a late-July trip to China reporting high Chinese interest in two newly proposed bilateral panels, even
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11 Aug
Bipartisan House Group Introduces Senate-Passed Russia Sanctions and Tariff Bill
A bipartisan coalition of 18 House lawmakers, led by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD), introduced legislation on August 10 matching the major Russia sanctions and tariff package
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06 Aug
Proposed Section 232 Tariffs Target 14 New Derivative Products: Supply Chain and Logistics Impacts
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a public comment period to evaluate the addition of 14 new derivative products to existing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper.
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05 Aug
Trade Compliance Alert: U.S. Commerce Department Proposes Expanding Section 232 Tariffs to 14 Additional Metal Derivative Products
The trade compliance landscape is shifting once again for importers of metal-intensive goods. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published a Federal Register notice
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