New Section 301 forced labor import duties became effective today, July 24, 2026, creating immediate tariff, classification, and entry-filing considerations for U.S. importers. The action applies to imports from 60 economies and generally imposes an additional duty of 10% or 12.5%, subject to product, country, trade agreement, and in-transit exemptions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued CBP’s CSMS guidance on July 23 with filing instructions … Read More
Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs: What U.S. Importers Need to Know
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced findings and proposed action in 60 Section 301 investigations related to forced labor goods. For U.S. importers, this is not just another trade-policy headline. It is a signal that sourcing transparency, customs readiness, and landed-cost planning may become even more important in the months ahead. On June 2, 2026, USTR determined that the acts, policies, … Read More
New Round of Country-Specific Tariff Letters Announced
With less than a month until new tariffs take effect, the U.S. has accelerated its rollout of country-specific reciprocal tariff letters, now reaching 22 countries in total. These tariffs are set to be enforced at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 1, following the expiration of the current extension period. These tariffs fall under the country-specific reciprocal tariff framework, a policy intended to address long-standing trade … Read More
U.S. Strengthens China Tariffs
In a decisive move, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced further actions on China tariffs following a thorough four-year statutory review. This review assessed the effectiveness of tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, aimed at countering unfair trade practices by China, particularly in the realm of technology transfer and intellectual property. Key Outcomes of the Review: Effectiveness of Tariffs: The … Read More