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New Russia Sanctions Law Creates Potential Tariffs
Potential tariffs up to 500% on Russian Imports and up to 100% on Imports from Certain Russian Energy Purchasers.
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New U.S. Trade Measures Increase Section 338 Duties and Restrict Imports of Select Canadian Products
On September 8, 2026, President Trump signed five proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 that expand trade restrictions on certain Canadian-origin products and modify measures previously announced on July 20, 2026.
Read advisory →Canada Responds to U.S. Trade Actions with New Counter-Tariffs on $27.6 Billion in American Goods
Canada has announced new retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on nearly $27.6 billion of U.S. imports, effective September 8, 2026. Learn which products are affected and how exporters should prepare.
Read advisory →CBP Strengthens Importer Registration Enforcement with New Authority to Void IOR Numbers
CBP will begin enhanced enforcement of Importer of Record data on September 18, 2026. Learn how Form 5106 inaccuracies may lead to voided IOR numbers and what importers should do now.
Read advisory →EU Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Understanding Your Compliance Obligations Across EU Markets
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations apply across multiple product categories in the EU, including packaging, WEEE, batteries, textiles, and single-use plastics. Learn who may be impacted and key compliance considerations.
Read advisory →Section 338 Trade Action Targets Canadian Imports with New 50% Tariffs
On July 20, 2026, President Trump issued three Presidential Proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, imposing an additional 50% ad valorem duty on specified Canadian-origin products effective August 19, 2026.
Read advisory →New Section 232 Tariffs Target Imported Drones and Unmanned Aircraft System Components
The United States has announced new Section 232 tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and components. Learn the effective dates, affected products, and compliance considerations for importers.
Read advisory →U.S. Imposes New Section 232 Tariffs and Minimum Import Price Requirements on Polysilicon and Solar Supply Chain Products
The President has issued a Section 232 proclamation determining that imports of polysilicon and certain derivative products threaten U.S. national security, with minimum import prices and additional duties taking effect December 4, 2026.
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Importers Face New PSC Payment and Filing Requirements Under CBP Rule Changes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced significant modifications to the processing of Post Summary Corrections through Federal Register Notice 91 FR 41053 and CSMS #69428352, effective August 5, 2026.
Read advisory →New Section 232 Pharmaceutical Tariffs Introduce Significant Compliance and Supply Chain Implications for Importers
The United States has implemented new Section 232 tariff measures on certain imported patented pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients, citing national security concerns related to pharmaceutical supply chain dependency and domestic…
Read advisory →New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs Take Effect as Section 122 Duties Expire
On July 23, 2026, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced final action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies for failing to impose or effectively…
Read advisory →Oman Customs Introduces Mandatory Palletization Requirements for Import Cargo
The Royal Oman Police Directorate General of Customs has announced mandatory palletization requirements for import cargo entering Oman. Learn about the implementation timeline, exemptions, and compliance considerations for shippers and importers.
Read advisory →U.S. Imposes New 25% Section 301 Tariff on Brazilian Imports with Key Product Exclusions
On July 15, 2026, USTR finalized a Section 301 action against Brazil and announced a 25% additional tariff on most Brazilian origin imports effective July 22, 2026. The action follows findings that certain Brazilian policies and practices…
Read advisory →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…
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