The Customs Watch USA: Edition 29
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š The U.S. is undergoing its largest tariff reset in decades, impacting global trade compliance. New Section 301 tariffs affect 60 economies, Canada plans 50% duties, Brazil has 25% tariffs, and major CBP filing changes and trade remedy actions are in effect.
The Customs Watch USASummary:Ā The United States has entered a new era of trade enforcement. This week's edition examines the implementation of sweeping new Section 301 tariffs covering 60 economies, new tariff rates of 10% and 12.5%, Canada's proposed 50% Section 338 duties, Brazil's live 25% Section 301 tariffs, and major CBP operational changes including new HTS Chapter 99 reporting codes, ACH-only Post Summary Correction payments and the CAPE refund process for unlawful IEEPA tariffs. Businesses importing into the United States should reassess sourcing strategies, customs declarations, landed costs and compliance procedures as one of the most significant changes to U.S. customs policy in decades unfolds. |
The New Section 301 Tariffs Reshape Global Trade
One of the most significant U.S. trade policy changes in recent years has now become reality.
The Administration has introduced a completely new Section 301 tariff frameworkĀ covering 60 economies and approximately 99.4% of U.S. imports. Countries implementing import bans on forced labour products will generally face 10% tariffs, while most other economiesāincluding Chinaāface 12.5% tariffs, alongside new tariff-rate quotas, capped duty mechanisms and product-specific exemptions.
For importers, the changes fundamentally alter sourcing decisions, landed costs and customs compliance planning. Businesses should immediately review supplier exposure, customs classifications and country-of-origin strategies.
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Canada and Brazil Face Significant New Tariff Measures
North and South American trade continues to evolve rapidly.
The Administration has announced additional 50% Section 338 tariffs on selected Canadian goods, scheduled to take effect on 19 August 2026, while 25% Section 301 tariffs on Brazilian goodsĀ are already operational together with detailed CBP filing guidance and new Chapter 99 reporting requirements.
Companies importing from Canada or Brazil should carefully evaluate product coverage, customs declarations, warehouse strategies and shipment timing to minimise unnecessary duty exposure.
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CBP Expands Customs Compliance Requirements
Alongside this week's major tariff announcements, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has introduced several significant operational changes, including:
New HTS Revision 12 Chapter 99 tariff provisions
CAPE filing process for IEEPA tariff refunds
ACH-only payment requirements for Post Summary Corrections
Final antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese L-Lysine
New sugar tariff-rate quota allocations
Jordan reciprocal trade agreement
USMCA review developments
New forced labour Withhold Release Orders
Intellectual property recordation updates
As customs compliance becomes increasingly complex, businesses should ensure customs systems, brokers and internal procedures remain aligned with the latest CBP requirements.
š Download this week's edition of The Customs Watch USAĀ to access the full analysis, practical guidance and expert commentary.
Overview of This Week's Changes
Topic | Why It Matters |
New Section 301 Tariffs | New tariff framework affects imports from 60 economies with 10% and 12.5% duty rates. |
Canada Section 338 Tariffs | Additional 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods may apply from 19 August 2026. |
Brazil Section 301 Tariffs | 25% tariffs are now live with new Chapter 99 filing requirements. |
HTS Revision 12 | Nine new Chapter 99 tariff codes must now be used on qualifying customs entries. |
CAPE IEEPA Refunds | Importers may recover unlawful IEEPA tariffs through CBP's new refund process. |
PSC ACH Payments | Duty increases following Post Summary Corrections become electronic-only from 5 August 2026. |
Chinese L-Lysine Duties | Final AD/CVD rates approaching 190% significantly increase import costs. |
Jordan Reciprocal Trade Agreement | Future preferential tariff treatment expected once implementation is completed. |
USMCA Review | Negotiations continue while North American trade policy evolves. |
Forced Labour Enforcement | New WROs affecting Serbian copper and Jordanian apparel increase supply chain compliance requirements. |
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Summer Break Notice
As a reminder to our readers, this is the final edition of The Customs Watch USA. We break for will publish its final edition before the summer on 31 July 2026.
There will be no editions published between 3 August and 31 August, with publication resuming on 1 September 2026.
We look forward to returning after the break with the latest customs, trade and regulatory developments.
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Ann Karen | Head of Growth
Updated: July 28, 2026
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