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Breaking Trade News: UFLPA Strategy Update, New Steel & Aluminum Product Categories, $12M AD/CVD Fine

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade news:      

Administration 

  • The U.S. and EU released a joint statement announcing that the U.S. will lower tariffs on EU goods covered by the automotive Section 232 action from 25% to 15% as soon as the EU acts to eliminate its industrial tariffs. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

  • CBP released an EAPA enforcement update, revealing that from January 20 to August 8, 2025, CBP uncovered more than $400 million in unpaid trade duties through EAPA investigations. 
  • CBP released new guidance on the additional goods subject to Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum derivatives.  
  • CBP released a ruling in which the agency denied an importer’s request to use the first sale in determining transaction value. CBP determined that the importer did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate “bona fide sales.” 
  • CBP released a Harmonized System Update containing 21 Harmonized Tariff Schedule records and 52 Automated Broker Interface records. 
  • CBP officers in Indianapolis seized a shipment containing Cartier designer counterfeit watches. If the watches had been […]
By |2025-08-22T10:52:58-04:00August 22, 2025|news, Snapshot, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Jennifer Diaz Featured in International Trade Today

We are pleased to announce that DTL President Jennifer Diaz was recently featured in International Trade Today.

The article walks through what importers should do to prepare themselves for any outcome as the legal fate of tariffs remains unclear.

Below are a few snippets from the piece. Read the full article on ITT here.

“As importers await a decision from the higher courts on the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, importers should hedge themselves against any outcome, according to Jen Diaz, president of Diaz Trade Law, who was speaking on an Aug. 11 podcast hosted by the Global Training Center.

‘We’ll find out how this all pans out. But for right now, if you want to be safe and not sorry, get ACE, monitor liquidations, file a protective protest and ask for AFR [application for further review] to get this to stall out as long as possible until the pendency of litigation,’ Diaz said, adding that it would be helpful if CBP could indicate how importers can protect themselves and what actions CBP might take regarding reimbursement should the lawsuit go in favor of the importers.”

“Protecting the importers’ interests in this trade environment is key because, as the White House prioritizes and beefs up trade enforcement to protect U.S. interests, what’s happening now is that importers are getting more alerts of non-compliance instead of requests for more information before Customs officially takes action, according to Diaz.

‘We’re seeing more of Customs either taking action or leading straight to letters of […]

By |2025-08-21T15:34:34-04:00August 21, 2025|news, tariffs|0 Comments
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Breaking Trade News: China Tariffs Delayed, New Census In-Transit Rule

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade news:    

Administration

  • On August 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order delaying the imposition of additional China reciprocal tariffs until November 10.
  • President Trump posted on Truth Social that gold will not be tariffed, seemingly in response to a recent “surprise” CBP ruling stating that gold bars are subject to reciprocal tariffs.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

  • Net revenue recovered from entry summaries reached $25.6 billion for the fiscal year as of June 30. In comparison, for FY 2024, the net revenue was $667.6 million.
  • On August 12, CBP deployed an ACE update that will automatically withhold release of de minimis shipments that are ineligible for clearance because the $800 per person/per day threshold has been met. 
  • A recent “surprise” CBP ruling saying gold bars are subject to reciprocal tariffs led to a surge in gold futures. 
  • CBP officers in Louisville intercepted a shipment containing more than 7,000 pairs of counterfeit earrings. If genuine, the shipment would have had a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $30.37 million.
  • CBP officers […]
By |2025-08-15T09:33:18-04:00August 15, 2025|news, Snapshot|0 Comments
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Breaking Trade News: Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect, Additional Tariffs on India, FDA Food Traceability Extension

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade news:    

Administration
  • The Administration’s reciprocal tariffs took effect on August 7. Goods from more than 60 countries now face additional tariffs between 10% and 41%.
  • On August 6, President Trump signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India to take effect Aug. 27. This applies on top of the 25% reciprocal tariff.
  • President Trump told reporters that the U.S. will be imposing a tariff of “approximately 100%” on chips and semiconductors.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • CBP published additional guidance on reciprocal tariffs. The guidance covers additional information on what goods are exempt, reiterates which goods are subject to reciprocal tariffs, the reporting sequence for HTSUS numbers, and how CBP will process goods determined to be transshipped.  
  • CBP released a Harmonized System Update on August 5 that contained 404 Automated Broker Interface records and 135 Harmonized Tariff Schedule records. 
  • CBP published guidance on how brokers and importers should apply the new 40% duties on goods imported from Brazil.
  • CBP, in partnership with the FDA, seized 54,843 […]
By |2025-08-08T10:41:50-04:00August 8, 2025|news, Snapshot|0 Comments
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Jennifer Diaz Featured in Inside U.S. Trade

We are pleased to announce that DTL President Jennifer Diaz was recently featured in Inside U.S. Trade!

In the article, “New Transshipment Limits Could Bring Confusion, Enforcement Hurdles,” reporter Brett Fortnam walks through how the Administration’s new approach to combatting transshipment includes goods with significant content from third countries in addition to traditional transshipment. He quoted Jennifer on how this approach is likely to cause confusion up and down the supply chain.

Below are a few snippets from the piece. Read the full article on InsideTrade.com here.

“Diaz said a new approach to transshipment will sow confusion up and down the supply chain. Changing what confers a product’s country of origin ‘adds another pillar of complexity’ to already complicated rules of origin, Diaz said.”

“If I were CBP, I would have a hard time understanding what kind of documentation and proof will be necessary,” Diaz said of the new policy. “Are we going to have the ability to audit raw material for every item? We all need a framework to start with. Now we’re all subject to audit risk, penalties and criminality. We need a good framework to ensure that everyone has the ability to comply.”

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By |2025-08-05T13:34:46-04:00August 5, 2025|Import, news, Supply Chain|0 Comments
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