The Customs Watch USA: Edition 35
- Arne Mielken
- Oct 27, 2025
- 2 min read
🔒US–Vietnam Deal | US–Malaysia Deal | US–Thailand Deal | 232 Tariffs on Buses and Lorries | New 301 Investigation | WCO Valuation
Edition 35 - Week 44/2025
Period Covered: 20 October 2025 – 27 October 2025
Published: 27 October 2025
Here is what we cover in this edition of The Customs Watch USA.
Special Report I – U.S.–Vietnam Trade: Framework agreement expands bilateral trade, reduces barriers, and secures major commercial deals in aviation and agriculture.
Special Report II – U.S.–Malaysia Trade: Reciprocal trade agreement opens markets, addresses non-tariff barriers, strengthens digital trade, labor, and environmental protections.
Special Report III – U.S.–Thailand Trade: Trade framework cuts tariffs, eases regulatory barriers, boosts exports and investment, and includes large commercial deals.
Special Report IV – WCO Customs Valuation: New WCO note clarifies “price actually paid or payable” to ensure consistent, transparent customs valuation globally.
As you know, the White House has rolled out sweeping Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, and parts, reinforcing the administration’s national security-driven industrial policy. We have a special webinar this Thursday that you can take part in. E-mail us at info@customsmanager.org if you wish to take part.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Trade Representative continues its assertive global engagement. A new Section 301 investigation has been launched into China’s implementation of the Phase One Agreement, signaling renewed scrutiny of Beijing’s trade practices. In parallel, Washington is deepening bilateral ties, from advancing trade discussions with Brazil to strengthening regional cooperation in Asia, with Ambassador Greer set to join high-level meetings across Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued new and modified import alerts affecting products from China, Vietnam, India, and Malaysia—underscoring a stricter focus on compliance and product safety across diverse sectors, from seafood to medical devices.
In agriculture, USDA APHIS has lifted certain avian import restrictions on Canada while proposing rule changes for horse imports, reflecting a more adaptive balance between biosecurity and trade facilitation.
Globally, multilateral cooperation remains in focus. The World Customs Organization continues to advance modernization through new instruments on Customs valuation, the Interconnectivity Framework for Certificates of Origin, and the Revised Kyoto Convention accession of Costa Rica. At the World Trade Organization, discussions centered on improving participation of small economies and strengthening digital trade readiness—a reminder that inclusivity and innovation must underpin global trade growth.
Have a great week and enjoy reading!
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