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Breaking Trade News: CAPE Phase 3 Postponed, Canada 338 Tariffs Delayed

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 […]
By |2026-08-21T11:28:48-04:00August 21, 2026|news, Snapshot|0 Comments
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CBP Will Void Importer of Record Numbers Beginning September 18, 2026

What Every Importer and Customs Broker Must Verify on CBP Form 5106 in the Next 30 Days

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. A voided IOR number is invalid for every purpose, including making entry, which means cargo stops at the port with no advance warning. This article explains what CBP is verifying, why several long-accepted industry practices are now defects, and the corrective steps importers and brokers should take before the enforcement date. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

  • Effective September 18, 2026, CBP will void importer of record (IOR) numbers where the information on CBP Form 5106 is inaccurate or incomplete. A voided number cannot be used for any purpose, including making entry. 
  • The physical address on file must be the actual location of the business or individual. A registered agent, customs broker, freight forwarder, P.O. box, business service center, or any other party’s address is now a defect. 
  • The email address and phone number must belong to the IOR. Broker or forwarder contact information in those fields no longer passes. 
  • Customs brokers must hold a power of attorney executed directly with the […]
By |2026-08-21T11:06:58-04:00August 18, 2026|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments
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New Section 232 Proclamation Targets Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

On August 13, 2026, President Trump issued a new proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act imposing tariffs on certain imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components. The Administration concluded that the United States’ dependence on foreign-manufactured UAS and critical UAS components threatens to impair national security by limiting the domestic industrial base and creating vulnerabilities in critical supply chains. 

The proclamation follows a Section 232 investigation conducted by the Department of Commerce, which found that imports have outpaced domestic production and that the United States remains heavily reliant on foreign suppliers. The Administration also cited concerns surrounding cybersecurity, and dependence on unreliable supply chains. 

What Does the Proclamation Do? 

The proclamation establishes a new tariff framework based on the type of unmanned aircraft system, and, in some cases, the country of origin: 

  • 100% tariffs on UAS with a maximum take-off weight of more than 25 kg 
  • 100% tariffs on UAS that integrate thermal imagers  
  • 100% tariffs on UAS docking stations  
  • 100% tariffs on certain critical UAS components as identified in Annex I.  
  • 25% tariffs on UAS with a maximum take-off weight of 25 kilograms or less […]
By |2026-08-17T09:39:05-04:00August 16, 2026|tariffs|0 Comments
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Breaking Trade News: New 232 Tariffs on UAS, DOJ Seeks to Vacate IEEPA Refund Injunctions

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
By |2026-08-14T12:06:10-04:00August 14, 2026|news, Snapshot|0 Comments
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FinCEN Permanently Ends BOI Reporting for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons Under the Corporate Transparency Act 

On August 11, 2026, the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule permanently removing the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). FinCEN states that U.S. companies are now exempt from BOI reporting requirements and no longer need to file BOI reports. The final rule also relieves U.S. persons from providing BOI to reporting companies and from updating or correcting information previously submitted to obtain a FinCEN identifier. For many domestic businesses, this marks a significant compliance shift—but foreign entities registered to do business in the United States may still have BOI obligations.

What Changed? 

FinCEN’s final rule makes permanent the relief first announced in the March 2025 interim final rule. Under the final rule, U.S. companies are exempt from BOI reporting requirements and therefore are no longer required to file BOI reports. Reporting companies also do not need to report BOI for U.S. person beneficial owners or U.S. person company applicants, and U.S. persons do not need to provide BOI to reporting companies. 

FinCEN also announced that U.S. persons with FinCEN identifiers are not required to update or correct the information they previously submitted to FinCEN. This is important for individuals who filed BOI information before the rule changed and who otherwise may have expected ongoing update obligations.

Who Still Has BOI Reporting Obligations? 

The final rule does not eliminate […]

By |2026-08-14T11:56:34-04:00August 14, 2026|Enforcement, International Business, International Law, news|0 Comments
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