This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news:  

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

• Phase three of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) refund system was deployed by CBP on October 6. Phase 3 covers finally liquidated entries from importers that filed suit at the CIT and for which the Court has ordered reliquidation. 
• CBP issued a proposed rule that would create a framework for low-value imports after the end of de minimis and formally establishing new informal Entry Type 13 for merchandise entering through the mail. Comments are due December 7. 
• CBP’s Agriculture and Prepared Products Center of Excellence and Expertise (APP) in Miami uncovered a tariff evasion scheme involving tuna caught by foreign-flagged vessels. The investigation uncovered over $8M in lost revenue and almost $9M in expected penalties.

Department of Justice (DOJ) 

• On October 1, 2026, DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division issued Directive 26-12, which makes trade fraud a corporate enforcement priority and lists ten factors prosecutors must weigh in deciding whether to charge a company.  

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) 

• USTR announced a public consultation process ahead of the 2027 joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada […]
  

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news:      

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

• CBP issued two Withhold Release Orders on September 29 against palm oil and its derivative products produced by Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation in Indonesia. Effective immediately, CBP will detain covered shipments at all U.S. ports of entry based on evidence reasonably indicating the use of forced labor.  
• CBP published guidance on September 28 implementing import exclusions for certain Canadian products covered by presidential proclamations addressing alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles, and dairy. Effective September 29, covered goods cannot be entered for consumption, admitted into foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses, or transported in bond. 
• CBP is seeking comments on its entry and entry summary procedures as it prepares to submit them to the Office of Management and Budget for re-approval. Changes to the procedures include the new Entry Type 13 and the inclusion of new parties to the Global Business Identifier test.  

Administration 

• The White House published the U.S.–China Board of Trade’s “30-for-30” product lists on September 27. The lists identify products recommended for reciprocal reduced tariff treatment. The countries will consider implementing the reductions through their respective domestic legal processes.  

Court of […]

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news:      

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)        

• CBP’s Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) held it’s quarterly meeting on Sept. 23 and recommended that the CBP Office of Trade Relations establish a central webpage to house guidance and resources, and create a feedback mechanism for the COAC and trade community. 
• CBP published an alert to CTPAT partners stating that pursuant to Executive Order 14411, Strengthening Customs Enforcement, Importers of Record (IORs) and licensed customs brokers acting on their behalf, are required to ensure information submitted on CBP Form 5106, Importer Identity Form, is accurate, complete, and updated as needed. 
• CBP is automating the submission method for Organization Broker License Applications. As of September 30, 2026, organization license applicants will complete and submit all applications and associated fees through the eCBP portal. 
• CBP announced an electronic export manifest (EEM) pilot for shipments leaving the U.S. by truck. The pilot will begin Oct. 23 and last two years. 
• CBP issued guidance on technical corrections for certain Section 301 product exclusions. 
• The customs broker permit user fee will […]
  

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news:     

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)       

• CBP hosted the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas, Texas Sept. 8-10. This year’s theme, “Knowing Your Supply Chain to Remain Compliant and Mitigate Risk,” emphasized the shared responsibility of government and industry to strengthen supply chain security, support lawful trade, and protect the U.S. economy. Read the full summary here. 
• Via a declaration filed with the CIT, CBP announced that the third phase of CBP’s Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) refund system will launch Oct. 6. Phase 3 will focus on finally liquidated entries who filed suit at CIT and received an order for reliquidation. 
• CBP updated its guidance on Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods, effective Sept. 15. Under the update, only goods subject to HTS 9903.03.13 may claim the duty-free exception under 9903.03.15 for certain products, including specified metals, vehicles and parts, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. 
• During a call on Sept. 15, CBP’s Christine Hogue said that customs brokers are expected to be the importer of record for the new Entry Type 13 CBP intends to deploy for mail entries.  
• CBP published a Federal Register Notice asking for public comments on filing requirements regarding […]
  

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news:  

Administration 

• President Trump issued several proclamations imposing bans on imports of Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, molasses, and non-alcoholic beer, and certain motorcycles, and added new products to the list subject to 50% Section 301 tariffs. The tariffs take effect Sept. 15, the ban takes effect Sept. 29. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)      

• On Sept. 12, CBP will update ACE login security by adding SMS message as a two-factor authentication method. 
• CBP officers in Baltimore seized a shipment of over 8,500 falcata plywood sheets that were imported using a stolen identity, were undervalued, and were clandestinely imported from China.   

Department of Justice (DOJ) 

• Two Texas-based operators of an online animal-health products business were sentenced to three months in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $1.5M for a smuggled veterinary drug and pesticide scheme. 

International Trade Commission (ITC) 

• The ITC is seeking public comment on how the Commission can establish practices to identify discriminatory trade actions and make recommendations to the President. Comments are due November 9, 2026.  

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

• BIS […]
  

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news: 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)      

• CBP published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on September 2, 2026 that would give the agency visibility into every party in an import supply chain, from the foreign factory to the final delivery address.  
• Via CSMS message, CBP released guidance on the implementation of Section 232 duties on imports of unmanned aircraft systems that took effect September 3, 2026.      
• CBP will hold its quarterly Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) meeting on Sept. 23, 2026. 
• CBP said that starting September 19, 2026, ACE will reject entries on which copper smelt and cast origin aren’t reported.  

Courts 

• Diaz Trade Law’s David Craven filed a motion with the CIT on behalf of importers Aditya Birla Chemicals and Pack Perfect requesting that the court issue an order saying that all antidumping duty and countervailing duty entries that were subject to IEEPA tariffs must ultimately be refunded. The trade court scheduled an oral argument for the case on Sept. 15. 
• A group of 24 states filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
  

Another busy month in international trade news. Here’s the roundup:  

Administration:  

• President Trump issued a proclamation imposing section 232 tariffs on certain imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), stating that the United States’ dependence on foreign-manufactured drones and critical drone components threatens to impair national security.  
• The White House’s Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy published a report discussing transshipment. The Administration estimates potential illegal transshipment in the range of $34.2 billion to $89.6 billion.  
• President Trump issued an Executive Order creating a new national-security framework that can block certain foreign-produced electrical-grid equipment from being imported, purchased, transferred, or installed in the United States. 

Canada Tariffs: 

• Canada announced that it is imposing tariffs of 15%, 25% or 50% on U.S. goods in a response to new 50% Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods. The tariff changes match the 338 action dollar for dollar, and cover 6% of U.S. exports to Canada.
  

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)        

• CBP filed an update with the CIT in the IEEPA refunds case. Over $132 billion in potential and certified refunds have been accepted for processing via CAPE. 272,029 CAPE declarations have been submitted, of which […]
  

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news: 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)          

• CBP published a federal register notice on August 19, 2026 announcing that, beginning September 18, 2026, it will immediately void importer of record numbers when the information on CBP Form 5106 is inaccurate or incomplete. 
• CBP has delayed the launch of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) refund tool Phase 3. It was originally set for Aug. 20 and is now delayed until further notice. ITT reporting. 
• CBP issued a CSMS message stating that HTSUS subheadings associated with Section 301 duties on certain products from Brazil and those associated with Section 301 duties on forced labor are drawback eligible. 
• CBP issued a CSMS message advising customs brokers to use the ACH Rejected Refunds Report in ACE to help importers identify refunds that have been rejected due to missing out on ACH enrollment.

Administration  

• President Trump issued a proclamation delaying the imposition of 50% Section 338 tariffs on some products from Canada until 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 22, while the U.S. and Canada finalize a deal. 

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) 

• The […]
  

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news: 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)         

• In accordance with President Trump’s quartz proclamation from July 31, 2026, CBP updated its quota bulletin for quartz surface products. The opening date is August 17, 2026.  
• CBP extended the Jones Act Waiver for 90 days – to November 15, 2026. CBP also implemented a new requirement that companies considering transportation on a foreign-flagged vessel must first send a written request to the Defense Department, the Maritime Administration, and CBP. 
• CBP’s Office of Field Operations (OFO) released its 2026-2030 Strategy, outlining what transformations are required to advance OFO’s four Core Mission Areas: Secure Lawful Travel, National Security and Contingency Operations, Secure and Compliant Trade and Agriculture and Biological Threat Security. 
• CBP is extending the phased enforcement period for enhanced air cargo advance screening. The phase was set to end on Nov. 21, 2026, and will now run until May 1, 2027. 
• CBP announced that it will implement two-factor authentication for ACE portal logins through email or SMS notification starting in September. 
• CBP officers at the Port of Louisville, Kentucky intercepted

This week’s recap of the latest customs and international trade news:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• CBP filed an update with the CIT in the IEEPA refunds case, stating that nearly $130 billion in potential and certified refunds have been accepted for processing via CAPE, and over 5 million entries failed entry level validations.
• CBP issued guidance via CSMS message regarding how to electronically remit payment for increases in duties, taxes and fees from a post-summary correction. Filers will not be able to pay in check or cash beginning Aug. 5.
• CBP officers from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods, including fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses, and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems.

Courts

• A group of 25 states led by Oregon, Arizona and California filed a lawsuit at the CIT challenging the Section 301 forced labor tariffs as a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, alleging that USTR’s investigation was rushed and failed to address comments.
• Customs broker Forrest Xu filed a complaint with the CIT arguing that CBP deactivated his broker entry filer code without due process.

Department of Justice

• Everlight Electronics of Taiwan agreed to pay the United States $5.15 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act, common law, and the Tariff Act by knowingly failing to pay duties owed on LEDs imported from China.

Department of Commerce

• The Commerce […]