Tariff News
Latest trade policy updates.
Expert analysis of tariff changes, Section 301 developments, and what they mean for your import costs.
April 29, 2026
CAPE Filing Guide — Step-by-Step IEEPA Refund Claim (2026)
Step-by-step CAPE filing for IEEPA refund claims. ACE workflow, common rejection causes, broker checklist, and the 75,000+ filings already submitted.
April 29, 2026
Section 232 Cut to 25% for Canada, Mexico Steel and Aluminum
Commerce opens a Section 232 cut to 25% for Canada, Mexico steel and aluminum producers committing to new US capacity. New HTSUS 9903.82.18 and 9903.82.19.
April 29, 2026
CAPE Phase 1 Live — 75,306 IEEPA Refund Claims in 6 Days
CAPE Phase 1 took 75,306 IEEPA refund claims in its first 6 days. Rejection rate, dollar volume, top filers, and what week 2 needs from brokers.
April 29, 2026
28,000 CAPE Filings Rejected Week 1 — Why and How to Fix
28,000 CAPE filings were rejected in week 1. The four most common reasons, the exact ACE errors, and how brokers can fix and refile within the appeal window.
April 29, 2026
CBP Issues Two CAPE CSMS Updates — Broker Action Guide
CBP issued two CSMS updates on CAPE post-launch. What each changes for brokers filing IEEPA refunds, urgent action items, and the timeline for compliance.
April 29, 2026
April 27 Federal Register — HTSUS 9903.82.01 for Derivatives
April 27 Federal Register adds HTSUS 9903.82.01 covering non-metal derivatives containing steel and aluminum. New scope, effective date, and downstream impact.
April 29, 2026
Tata Steel UK Stays at Lower Section 232 Rate Through 2028
April 29 HTSUS corrections keep Tata Steel UK at a lower Section 232 rate through 2028. New 9903.82.04 subheading, rate breakdown, and UK-import implications.
April 29, 2026
3 Weeks of Section 232 Full-Customs-Value — Importer Impact
Three weeks into Section 232 full-customs-value tariffs. Pricing shifts, sourcing moves, and the four derivative categories hit hardest by the change.
April 29, 2026
24-State Lawsuit Against Section 122 — Second Refund Wave?
24 states sued the federal government in March 2026 to strike down the Section 122 global tariff. If they win, brokers face a second wave of refund filings.
April 29, 2026
June 7 Appeal Deadline — CAPE Refund Risk if Eaton Reversed
June 7 federal-circuit appeal deadline puts CAPE refunds at risk. What happens to filed claims if Judge Eaton's order gets reversed, and how to protect them.
April 29, 2026
USTR Section 301 Forced-Labor Hearings April 28-29 (60 Targets)
USTR held Section 301 forced-labor hearings April 28-29 covering 60 countries. Industries flagged, witness lists, and the likely tariff timeline for sourcing.
April 29, 2026
May 5 USTR Section 301 Excess-Capacity Hearings — 14 Targets
May 5 USTR hearings target Section 301 excess-capacity investigations in 14 countries plus the EU. Affected industries and the petition-to-tariff timeline.
April 29, 2026
Section 122 vs IEEPA — Brokers Brace for Two 2026 Refund Waves
Brokers are telling clients to brace for both IEEPA and Section 122 refund waves through 2026. The CAPE process, the lawsuit timeline, and dual-track strategy.
April 10, 2026
Section 122 Faces Court Challenge — April 10 Hearing, Refunds
Section 122's 10% global tariff faces an April 10 court challenge. If the CIT strikes it down, brokers must prepare a second refund wave on top of CAPE.
April 10, 2026
Section 232 Now Applies to Full Customs Value (2026)
Section 232 now applies to full customs value, not metal content. Furniture, appliances, auto parts owe 50% on entered value. Examples inside.
April 7, 2026
Section 232 Tariffs Jump to 50% — Steel, Aluminum, Copper 2026
Section 232 duties on steel, aluminum, and copper doubled to 50% on April 6, 2026. Copper added, full customs value applies. What importers must check now.
April 7, 2026
$800 De Minimis Exemption Eliminated Globally — 2026 Impact
The $800 de minimis duty-free threshold ended in 2026 for all countries. Every shipment now owes duty, including DTC parcels. Ecommerce and FBA impact.
April 7, 2026
Section 301 Probes Launched Against 16 Countries (April 2026)
USTR launched Section 301 probes against 16 countries including Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Thailand in April 2026. Likely tariffs and timelines below.
April 7, 2026
Small Importers Now Paying $306K More in Tariffs Per Year
Small importers now pay $306,000 more in tariffs per year on average. The April 2026 stacking math: MFN + §301 + §232 + §122 broken down with examples.
April 7, 2026
100% Pharma Import Tariff Starts July 31, 2026 — Drug Impact
A 100% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals takes effect July 31, 2026. What supplement, generic, and finished-drug importers must do before the deadline.
April 7, 2026
Section 301 Exclusions Extended Through November 2026
USTR extended Section 301 China exclusions through November 2026. List of covered HTS codes, expiration dates, and how to verify a product qualifies.
April 7, 2026
Section 122 10% Global Baseline Tariff Explained (2026)
Section 122's 10% global baseline tariff hits every import after the Supreme Court struck IEEPA tariffs. Who's exempt, what stacks on top, USMCA carve-outs.
April 7, 2026
USMCA Review Starts July 2026 — Mexico, Canada Importer Guide
USMCA review starts July 2026. What importers sourcing from Mexico or Canada need to do now: rules-of-origin audits, supplier confirmations, and risk timeline.