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Tariff Updates: Heavy Trucks, Timber & Lumber, Vessel Fees

Over the past several weeks, there has been a flurry of tariff updates affecting importers across multiple industries. From tariffs on heavy-duty vehicles and timber to 232 exclusions and vessel fees, the trade landscape is moving fast, and staying compliant is more challenging than ever. To help you keep up, we’ve summarized recent key tariff developments you need to know. For a full list of tariffs and trade deals, visit our tracker here.

Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Vehicle Parts

On September 25, 2025, President Trump, via Truth Social, announced his intention to impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks. On October 17, 2025, he issued a Presidential Proclamation formalizing and clarifying these tariffs. The proclamation imposes a 25% tariff on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts. This includes Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles, like large pick-up trucks, moving trucks, cargo trucks, dump trucks, and tractors for eighteen-wheelers. 

The Proclamation also imposes a 10% tariff on imports of buses, including school buses, transit buses, and motor coaches. The tariffs are set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

President Trump is imposing the new tariffs under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, citing national security concerns.

If medium and heavy-duty vehicles qualify for USMCA treatment, the importer may submit documentation to identify the amount of U.S. content, and, after the Department of Commerce’s […]

By |2025-10-24T10:50:49-04:00October 24, 2025|Enforcement, International Trade, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments
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Breaking Trade News: New 232 Guidance, China Port Fees, FDA Shrimp Certification

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • CBP published guidance on Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative products. 
  • CBP will be moving forward with using HAP International’s TRACE ID program, following a successful technical assessment of the program’s shipment-level traceability data it provides. 
  • During a conference call last week, a CBP official confirmed the agency cannot offer refunds or any payments that involve receiving a check during the government shutdown. 
  • CBP published a Federal Register Notice amending the agency’s National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test. Test participants must now pay supplemental duty bills for an underpayment of estimated duties via ACH.
Administration
  • In a joint press conference, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is in the process of drafting documents to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
  • The Administration and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced that they reached a deal that will delay Section 232 tariffs for three years.
  • President Trump delayed the 25% tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks to November 1, 2025.
Court of International Trade (CIT)
By |2025-10-17T09:24:21-04:00October 17, 2025|news, Snapshot|0 Comments
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ICYMI: BIS Imposes New Affiliates Rule

[Update November 10, 2025]: BIS imposed a one-year suspension of the interim final rule. The suspension is set to end November 9, 2026, absent a future extension.

On September 30, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim rule regarding “Affiliates.” Under the rule, any entity that is at least 50% owned by one or more entities on the Entity List or the Military End-User (MEU) List will itself automatically be subject to Entity List/MEU restrictions. This is a significant change from the current standard, which excludes entities that are not specifically included on the Entity List or MEU List, regardless of any affiliation with Entity List or MEU List organizations. 

This rule is effective September 29, 2025.

Entity, MEU List Background

The Entity List identifies persons (including businesses, research institutions, government and private organizations, individuals, and other types of legal persons) reasonably believed to be involved, or to pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved, in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These persons are subject to specific license requirements for the export, reexport, and/or transfer (in-country) of specified items.  

BIS first published the Entity List in 1997. Since its initial publication, grounds for inclusion on the Entity List have expanded to activities sanctioned by the State Department and activities contrary to U.S. […]

By |2025-11-10T18:59:28-05:00October 17, 2025|Enforcement, Export, International Trade, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments
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New AD/CVD Case Filed on Chromium Trioxide from India and Turkey 

A new antidumping and countervailing duty action has been filed on Chromium Trioxide from India and Turkey. The allegation is that imports from India and Turkey are unfairly subsidized and are being dumped.   

Full list of exporters here. 

Full list of importers here.  

Full list of census data here.  

Background on AD/CVD Investigations 

Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent. 

Scope of the Investigation 

The merchandise covered by these investigations is chromium trioxide (Chemical Abstracts Services (“CAS”) registry number 133-82-0), regardless of form (dry or solution).  

The products subject to the investigations are currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheading 2819.10.0000.  

Full scope here.   

Next Steps 

The Commerce Department will determine whether to initiate […]

By |2025-09-30T12:45:15-04:00September 30, 2025|AD/CVD, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments
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What Happened This Month in International Trade (September 2025)

Another busy month in international trade news. Here’s the full roundup:

Administration 
  • On September 5, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14257 modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs. The EO carves out dozens of items, including nearly 40 minerals.  
  • President Trump threatened a 301 investigation of the European Union if it does not stop its “discriminatory actions” of large fines against U.S. tech companies. 
  • The Administration published the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Several regulations impacting international trade were identified, including regulations from the State Department, FDA, Treasury, USDA, and the FMC. 
  • President Donald Trump announced via social media that the Administration will be imposing new tariffs on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture, brand-name pharmaceuticals, and heavy trucks. The tariffs are set to begin on Oct 1. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
  • CBP published a new 2025 tariff requirements cheat sheet. View here.  
  • CBP published a press release announcing enforcement and processes for the end of the de minimis exception. 
  • CBP announced at the September COAC meeting that the agency is […]
By |2025-09-29T07:38:30-04:00September 29, 2025|news, Snapshot, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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