U.S. Suspends De Minimis Tariff Exemption for Low-Value Imports
Low-value shipments now face higher duties, formal entries, and closer oversight from CBP, while international postal shipments enter a six‑month transition period before ad valorem duties apply.
Duties on Canadian Softwood Lumber Rise Sharply to Surpass 30%
An antidumping review determined weighted‑average dumping margins of 35.53% for Canfor, 9.65% for West Fraser, and 20.56% for non‑selected companies.
New LTL Freight Class Rules Now in Effect
The new LTL freight class rules, which apply to shipments rated under NMFC terms, mark a shift to a more precise density-based classification system.
CBP Issues Guidance on USMCA-Eligible Vehicle Import Tariffs
With the 25% duty only applying to non-U.S. content, the new filing rule offers cost-saving opportunities for importers of USMCA-eligible vehicles.
Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper Imports Starting August 1
The decision aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for copper, a vital resource for key sectors such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, and defense.
PGA Filing Exemption Rescinded for FDA-Regulated De Minimis Shipments
With the PGA filing exemption no longer applicable, all FDA-regulated products, regardless of value or quantity, must now be submitted for review by the FDA at the time of entry.
U.S. Extends Tariff Pause to August 1, Issues Tariff Notices to 14 Countries
The 90‑day suspension of additional ad valorem reciprocal tariffs on some countries, which was set to expire July 9, has now been officially extended to give way to bilateral talks.
Canada Imposes 50% Steel Surtax and TRQ Limits to Certain Steel Imports
The 50% surtax now applies to imports of flat, long, pipe and tube, semi-finished, and stainless steel products that exceed a certain quota from non-exempt countries.
CBP Issues Guidance for US–UK Economic Prosperity Deal
The CBP guidance outlines entry filing procedures, tariff-rate quotas, and relevant Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes.
