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CIT Signals CAPE Phase 3 Could Unlock New IEEPA Duty Refund Opportunities for Importers
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a noteworthy update regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) program, providing the clearest indication to date…
Read advisory →Belgian Customs AES Outage May Impact Export Shipments Through Belgium
Crane Worldwide Logistics is actively monitoring an ongoing disruption affecting Belgium's Automated Export System (AES), the platform used to process export customs declarations. According to notifications issued by customs technology…
Read advisory →Presidential Proclamation Places Aircraft, Jet Engine, and Aerospace Parts Imports Under Section 232 Scrutiny
On July 9, 2026, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation following a Section 232 investigation into imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related aircraft and engine parts. The proclamation states that these imports…
Read advisory →CPSC Finalizes Mandatory eFiling of Product Safety Certificates for Imported Consumer Goods
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has finalized a new requirement mandating the electronic filing (eFiling) of product safety certificate data for regulated consumer goods imported into the United States. Beginning in…
Read advisory →New CAPE capabilities enable earlier refund processing for reconciliation-flagged entries.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued updated guidance expanding the capabilities of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Effective June 29,…
Read advisory →New U.S. Customs Enforcement Order Drives Stricter Importer Requirements and Raises Compliance Risk
On June 3, 2026, the Administration issued an Executive Order directing DHS and CBP to implement comprehensive reforms to U.S. customs enforcement. The Order is designed to strengthen importer accountability, increase transparency, and…
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June 2026 Section 232 Tariff Updates Introduce Expanded Relief and New Compliance Requirements
On June 1, 2026, the White House issued a follow-on proclamation modifying the Section 232 tariff regime established under the April 2, 2026 action. This update introduces targeted refinements to tariff scope, rate eligibility, and…
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CBP Reaffirms First Sale Valuation Standards in Multi-Tier Supply Chains
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued ruling HQ H349649 confirming that importers may rely on 'first sale' valuation in a multi-tiered supply chain, provided that the transaction between the foreign manufacturer and middleman…
Read advisory →IEEPA Tariff Refunds Remain Uncertain Amid Ongoing Litigation and Implementation Challenges
Recent developments before the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) continue to impact the timing, scope, and eligibility of refunds associated with tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Although…
Read advisory →Section 301 Action Targets Brazil: Potential Tariffs and Broad Trade Implications
On June 1, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a formal determination under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 concluding that certain acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Brazil are…
Read advisory →CIT Ruling Invalidates Section 122 Tariffs on a Plaintiff-Specific Basis Only
On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a ruling (Slip Op. 26-47 | May 7, 2026| Context: IEEPA and Section 122 Authorities) in consolidated cases challenging U.S. tariff actions. The Court:
Read advisory →Lunar New Year 2027: Early Planning Guide for Importers
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on February 6th, but the impact on global supply chains begins much earlier. Factory shutdowns across China, Vietnam, and other Asian manufacturing hubs typically start 2-3 weeks before the holiday.
Read advisory →U.S. Customs Announces How Importers Can Request IEEPA Tariff Refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially announced that it is activating a new system to return tariffs that were collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This system is now moving from…
Read advisory →CBP Launches Centralized IEEPA Duty Refund Guidance and CAPE FAQs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a dedicated public webpage to consolidate official guidance related to the refund of duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While the page…
Read advisory →U.S. Issues New Section 232 Proclamation Reinforcing Metal Tariffs and Revising Duty Assessment
On April 2, 2026, the White House issued a new Presidential Proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, strengthening existing tariff measures on imports of aluminum, steel, and copper, as well as certain derivative…
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