Section 301 Forced Labor Import Duties Effective July 24, 2026

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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

CPSC eFiling Is Now Mandatory: What Importers Must Know About Electronic Certificates of Compliance

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As of July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has officially launched its mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) program. If your company imports regulated consumer products into the United States, this change directly impacts how you submit compliance documentation at the border. Understanding the new requirements and preparing your internal processes is no longer optional, it is a condition of clearing customs. At GLC … Read More

CPSC eFiling Becomes Mandatory July 8, 2026: What Importers Need to Prepare Now

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Beginning July 8, 2026, importers of regulated consumer products will face a major change in how product safety certificate information is submitted during the U.S. customs entry process. Under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s new eFiling requirements, paper or PDF Certificates of Compliance will no longer be enough on their own for covered imported products. Instead, required certificate data must be submitted electronically as … Read More

Massive U.S. Tariff Increases Coming August 1st

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In a strategic and unilateral move, the U.S. government has extended its tariff pause from July 9 to August 1, 2025, and implemented new tariff rates for 14 countries, including key trade partners like Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia. On July 7, 2025, President Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act, and the Trade Act of 1974, reaffirming a national emergency over … Read More