The Customs Watch USA: Edition 18
- Arne Mielken
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
This Week: Federal Court Strikes IEEPA Tariffs – 721% China CVD Rates – Fishing Vessel WRO – Trade Talks Advance
Edition 18 - Week 23/2025
Period Covered: 26 May 2025 – 2 June 2025
Published: 2 June 2025
Colleagues,
Welcome to the new edition of The Customs Watch USA!
Table of Contents
Featured Blog Post from Last Week
Top News from The Customs Watch USA Magazine
Inside the Customs Department: Practical Management Tip
Compliance & Cost Saving Video of the Week
Arne’s Thought for the Upcoming Week
U.S. Training Announcements
Book a Free Call with Arne
1. Featured Article: ICIT Ends Trump IEEPA Tariffs!?!
IEEPA tariffs illegal? Court says yes. Read on what it means and download the CIT decision, the appeal and the granting of the appeal.
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) in May 25 ruled that the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs was unconstitutional. This ruling reshapes how the U.S. government can use national security powers to regulate trade—something Customs Consultants, compliance officers, and importers must understand. The ruling was successfully appealed in is - at the time of writing - being considered further. In the meantime, the tariffs continue to be levied.
Key Questions Covered in This Blog
What did the Court of International Trade decide?
Is IEEPA a legal tool for tariffs?
What was the Court’s interpretation of "deal with" under IEEPA?
What authority does the President have instead?
Has the administration appealed?
Are other tariff programs affected by this ruling?
Will CBP stop collecting these IEEPA tariffs?
Will importers get refunds if the ruling stands?
Does this impact Section 301 or 232 tariffs?
What about the de minimis exemption for Hong Kong, China, and Macau?
2. Latest Updates in US Customs
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Commerce hit Chinese battery manufacturers with explosive CVD rates up to 721%, with Huzhou Kaijin receiving the maximum penalty for active anode materials critical to lithium-ion production. Multiple industries face new dumping margins including 778% on Chinese door springs—we cover all the rates and timelines in The Customs Watch USA.
CBP issued a new Withhold Release Order against Chinese fishing vessel Zhen Fa 7 based on forced labor indicators including debt bondage and physical violence. This is the sixth WRO on fishing vessels since 2020, immediately affecting seafood imports at all U.S. ports—full enforcement details in The Customs Watch USA.
U.S. trade negotiations are advancing simultaneously with the EU, South Korea, India, and Switzerland, with India allegedly offering to remove all tariffs on American goods while the EU secured another delay on 50% tariffs until July. Each country's negotiating positions revealed inside The Customs Watch USA.
CBP approved multiple petroleum testing facilities while proposing duty-free reclassification for molybdenum disulfide powder that could save importers significant costs.
Plus, APHIS imposed comprehensive restrictions on Brazilian poultry due to avian influenza concerns.
FDA issued new import alerts covering seven product categories from various countries, while President Trump's World Trade Week proclamation reinforced America First policies and reciprocal tariff commitments.
ACE system enhancements continue with auto-rejection features for insufficient cargo descriptions and new cargo release notifications that could impact entry processing—operational updates covered in The Customs Watch USA.
Plus the "tariff trilemma" analysis shows companies can only achieve two of three goals: avoiding tariffs, avoiding forced labor, and avoiding customs fraud. Master the three-letter compliance quiz or pay for costly mistakes—more insights inside The Customs Watch USA!
Have a great week and enjoy reading!
And much more, over 20 topics covered.
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3. Inside the Customs Department: U.S.: Trade Fraud & Tariff Evasion - How To Protect Your Business
Tariffs are rising, and so is customs fraud—how importers and compliance officers can navigate this risk in the USA. Read blog
4. Compliance & Cost Saving Video of the Week: 🎥Avoid Customs Chaos| How EU, UK & US Importers Save Big and Stay Compliant
Avoid surprise customs fees, missed duty savings, and costly compliance mistakes—this video is your essential guide to smarter importing in the EU, UK, and US.
5. Arne’s Tip for the Upcoming Week
Ditch risky DDP and switch to DAP for U.S. deliveries – let your U.S. buyer handle customs and state taxes to cut costs and reduce compliance risks. Just make sure to update your contracts – review Incoterms, origin documentation, and force majeure clauses carefully.
6. Our Upcoming U.S. Customs Training
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