Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of low speed personal transportation vehicles from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.

Chair Amy Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order and antidumping duty order on imports of these products from China. 

The Commission made affirmative critical circumstances findings with regard to the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of this product from China. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioner Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative on the issue of critical circumstances in both investigations, and Commissioner David S. Johanson voted in the negative in both investigations. 

The Commission’s public report, Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China (Inv. Nos 701-TA-730 and 731-TA-1700 (Final), USITC Publication 5652, July 2025), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by August 26, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about these investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS).

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Brake Drums from China and Turkey Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of brake drums from China and Turkey that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China and Turkey.

Chair Amy Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders and antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from China and Turkey. 

The Commission’s public report of Brake Drums from China and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-729-730 and 731-TA-1698-1699 (Final), USITC Publication 5651, July 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by August 25, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about these investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS).

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Electronic Eyewear Products, Components Thereof, and Related Charging Apparatuses (II)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses (II). The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of IngenioSpec, LLC of San Jose, Calif., on June 6, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 17 and 23, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses (II) that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Brilliant Labs Limited, Singapore

  • SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

  • Even Realities Ltd., Shenzhen, China

  • Even Realities GmbH, Berlin, Germany

  • Halliday Global, Kaki Bukit, Singapore

  • Halliday Holdings Pte. Ltd., Kaki Bukit, Singapore

  • Cosonic Intelligent Technologies Co., Ltd., Dongguan City, China

  • Shenzhen Yingmu Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

  • Sichuan INMO Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

  • MyW Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

  • Shenzhen Langzhiyin Electronic Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

  • Hangzhou Guangli Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China

  • Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1455), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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CBP Launch of Updated Forced Labor WROs and Findings Dashboard

This page contains Withhold Release Orders (WROs) issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Commissioner and Findings published in the Federal Register. CBP does not generally publicize specific detentions, re-exportations, exclusions, or seizures of the subject merchandise that may have resulted from these WROs or Findings.  To access and download WRO & Finding data, as well as other trade-related data, please visit the CBP Data Portal and scroll to the “Trade Statistics” section for “Withhold Release Orders and Findings.”  This dashboard is updated on an as needed basis with the new addition, removal, or modification of WROs and Findings. 

Note: The below charts are fully interactive. Clicking on chart elements will result in data filtering and produce metrics based on user selections. Read More→

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Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations: Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) CSMS # 65628258

On June 24, 2025, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated its less-than-fair-value and countervailing duty investigations on “Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam (Initiation Notices).  These investigations have been assigned the following case numbers:  A-721-001 and C-721-002 (Algeria) A-487-002 (Bulgaria) A-729-805 and C-729-806 (Egypt) A-552-853 and C-552-854 (Vietnam).

The Scope of Merchandise covered by these investigations reads as follows:

The merchandise subject to these investigations is steel concrete reinforcing bar imported in either straight length or coil form (rebar) regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade or lack thereof.

The subject merchandise includes rebar that has been further processed in the subject countries or a third country, including but not limited to cutting, grinding, galvanizing, painting, coating, or any other processing that would not otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of these investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the rebar.

Specifically excluded are plain rounds (i.e., nondeformed or smooth rebar).

The subject merchandise is classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) primarily under item numbers 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010.  The subject merchandise may also enter under other HTSUS numbers including 7221.00.0017, 7221.00.0018, 7221.00.0030, 7221.00.0045, 7222.11.0001, 7222.11.0057, 7222.11.0059, 7222.30.0001, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6030, 7227.90.6035, 7227.90.6040, 7228.20.1000, and 7228.60.6000.  HTSUS numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope remains dispositive.

Parties may submit comments on the scope of the investigations.  Please be sure to comply with all requirements pertaining to submitting comments as described in the forthcoming Initiation Notices. Upon their publication in the Federal Register, the Initiation Notices may be found at www.federalregister.gov via the search bar using the case numbers assigned to these investigations. Read More→

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Section 321 (De Minimis) Shipments of Products Regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) CSMS # 65581188

This message provides updated information for claiming a duty exemption under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C) (de minimis) for low-value shipments subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. The FDA is updating its previously issued guidance regarding such shipments, and hereby rescinds CSMS #94-001260, CSMS # 17-000388, CSMS # 52257745, and CSMS # 53697179.

All shipments of FDA-regulated products, regardless of quantity and value are subject to the same regulatory requirements and may pose risks to health, safety, and security. Effective immediately, all FDA-regulated products must be submitted to the FDA for review. All prior communications exempting certain low-value FDA-regulated products are rescinded.

CSMS #94-001260 and CSMS #17-000388 stated that certain FDA-regulated products, if eligible for the de minimis exemption, could be released by CBP without FDA review. However, technological capabilities of both the trade and the FDA have advanced significantly. This allows FDA to review all electronically transmitted FDA-regulated products offered for import, regardless of shipment quantity and value, to facilitate legitimate trade and prevent the importation of violative products.

As a reminder, Prior Notice (PN) requirements must still be met on all food and feed shipments, regardless of value or quantity; unless otherwise exempt from PN requirements under 21 CFR 1.277(b). Read More→

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USTR Announces Initiation of Section 301 Investigation of Brazil’s Unfair Trading Practices

WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative initiated an investigation of Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation will seek to determine whether acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Brazil related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption interference; intellectual property protection; ethanol market access; and illegal deforestation are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.

“At President Trump’s direction, I am launching a Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s attacks on American social media companies as well as other unfair trading practices that harm American companies, workers, farmers, and technology innovators,” said Ambassador Greer. “USTR has detailed Brazil’s unfair trade practices that restrict the ability of U.S. exporters to access its market for decades in the annual National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report. After consulting with other government agencies, cleared advisers, and Congress, I have determined that Brazil’s tariff and non-tariff barriers merit a thorough investigation, and potentially, responsive action."

Background

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, (Trade Act) is designed to address unfair foreign practices affecting U.S. commerce. Section 301 may be used to respond to unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory foreign government practices that burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Under Section 302(b) of the Trade Act, the Trade Representative may self-initiate an investigation under Section 301.

A Section 301(b) investigation examines whether the acts, policies, or practices are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Considering the specific direction of the President, and the advice of the inter-agency Section 301 Committee, the United States Trade Representative has initiated an investigation. The U.S. Trade Representative must seek consultations with the foreign government whose acts, policies, or practices are under investigation.  USTR has requested consultations with Brazil in connection with the investigation. USTR will hold a hearing in connection with this investigation on September 3, 2025. To be assured of consideration, interested persons should submit written comments, requests to appear at the hearing, along with a summary of the testimony, by August 18, 2025. USTR will hold a hearing in connection with this investigation on September 3, 2025. Read More→

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USTR Extends Certain Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs

May 31, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the extension of exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on May 31, 2025. The exclusions have been extended through August 31, 2025.  

The Federal Register notice can be viewed here.

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USTR Opens Public Comment Process on Proposed Modifications to Certain Aspects of Section 301 Ships Actio

June 06, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a public comment process to consider proposed modifications to certain aspects of Annexes III and IV in the action (90 Fed. Reg. 17114, April 23, 2025) in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance. The deadline for submission of comments is July 7, 2025.

The Federal Register notice can be viewed here.

Comments in response to this notice can be submitted or accessed here.

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De Minimis Shipments of Products Regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-CSMS # 65581188 - Section 321

This message provides updated information for claiming a duty exemption under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C) (de minimis) for low-value shipments subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. The FDA is updating its previously issued guidance regarding such shipments, and hereby rescinds CSMS #94-001260, CSMS # 17-000388, CSMS # 52257745, and CSMS # 53697179.

All shipments of FDA-regulated products, regardless of quantity and value are subject to the same regulatory requirements and may pose risks to health, safety, and security. Effective immediately, all FDA-regulated products must be submitted to the FDA for review. All prior communications exempting certain low-value FDA-regulated products are rescinded.

CSMS #94-001260 and CSMS #17-000388 stated that certain FDA-regulated products, if eligible for the de minimis exemption, could be released by CBP without FDA review. However, technological capabilities of both the trade and the FDA have advanced significantly. This allows FDA to review all electronically transmitted FDA-regulated products offered for import, regardless of shipment quantity and value, to facilitate legitimate trade and prevent the importation of violative products.

As a reminder, Prior Notice (PN) requirements must still be met on all food and feed shipments, regardless of value or quantity; unless otherwise exempt from PN requirements under 21 CFR 1.277(b). 

Resources:

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GUIDANCE: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the implementation of the Executive Order (EO), “Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates” issued July 7, 2025. This EO extends the suspension of the country specific bespoke rates, except for products of China, including Hong Kong and Macau, until 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 1, 2025.  Imported products subject to this extension, entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption until August 1, 2025, will continue to be subject to the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule heading and additional ad valorem duty rate:

9903.01.25: Articles the product of any country, except for products described in headings 9903.01.26-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, will be assessed an additional ad valorem duty rate of 10%.

Separate from the above extension, the country specific bespoke rate for products of China, including Hong Kong and Macau, continue to be suspended until August 12, 2025, and are subject to an additional ad valorem duty rate of 10%/9903.01.25 unless an exemption applies pursuant to headings 9903.01.30 – 9903.01.33 and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34.

If you encounter any errors in filing an entry summary, contact your CBP client representative or the ACE Help Desk.

Questions regarding this message should be directed to the Trade Remedy inbox at traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov.

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USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Refined Brown Aluminum Oxide from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on imports of refined brown aluminum oxide from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report, Refined Brown Aluminum Oxide from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1022 (Fourth Review) USITC Publication 5645, July 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available by July 31,2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website. 

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0625_67215.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi-Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Estelgia, LLC of Dover, Del., on May 16, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on June 3, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • ASUStek Computer Inc., Taipei City, Taiwan

  • ASUS Computer International, Fremont, Calif.

  • D-Link Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan

  • D-Link Systems, Inc., Irvine, Calif.

  • Linksys Holdings, Inc., Irvine, Calif.

  • Linksys USA, Inc., Irvine, Calif.

  • Plume Design Inc., Palo Alto, Calif.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1454), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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Trade Outreach Webinars

CBP hosts trade outreach events via free webinars to provide more timely and up-to-date information to the international trade community on CBP trade policy, as established by the agency.

CBP continues to offer live webinars that will be recorded and available for subsequent on-demand viewing over the Internet. The programs will consist of a high-level overview of the initiative, policy, or other topic, and will conclude with an opportunity for the trade to ask pertinent questions. To maximize the trade community's ability to ask questions during the webinars, the presentation portion will be limited to approximately 30 minutes.

Space is limited per webinar, so please pre-register using the CBP online registration process listed below. Although the trade outreach webinars are provided free of charge, CBP incurs a penalty fee for unused telephone lines per event. If for any reason you must cancel your registration, please submit your notice of cancellation via the online cancellation form 48 hours prior to the event.

Small Business Webinars

Throughout the year, CBP will host webinars designed to assist small businesses. Visit the CBP Small Business Outreach web page for a complete list of available webinars.

Scheduled Webinars and Registration Links

The following events are hosted by various offices throughout CBP. Please click on the webinar title to register. The webinar link will be sent via email the day before the webinar is scheduled.

June

Overview of Hand Tools Classified in Chapter 82 - Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. EDT

Fair Trade Fabrics - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. EDT

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GUIDANCE: Section 232 Additional Steel Derivative Products CSMS # 65441222

This message updates CSMS #65405824 to list the correct number for pre-existing HTSUS 9903.81.98. No changes were made to the attachment.

BACKGROUND

On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10896, “Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States,” under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), imposing 25 percent ad valorem tariffs on certain imports of steel articles and derivative steel articles from all countries, effective June 23, 2025. See 90 FR 11249 (March 5, 2025).

On June 3, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10947, “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States,” which imposed an additional 25 percent ad valorem tariff to imports of aluminum and steel articles and derivative aluminum and steel articles (except from the United Kingdom). See 90 FR 24199 (June 3, 2025).

On June 16, 2025, the Commerce Department published a Federal Register notice adding additional steel derivative products to the Annex listing the products subject to Section 232 duties. See 90 FR 25208.

ENTRY FILING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Per Federal Register 90 FR 25208, effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 23, 2025 the following steel derivative products classified in Chapters 84, 85 and 94 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) are subject to Section 232 duties:

  1. combined refrigerator-freezers under HTSUS subheading 8418.10.00;

  2. small and large dryers under HTSUS subheadings 8451.21.00 and 8451.29.00;

  3. washing machines under HTSUS subheadings 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00;

  4. dishwashers under HTSUS subheading 8422.11.00;

  5. chest and upright freezers under HTSUS subheadings 8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00;

  6. cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens under HTSUS subheading 8516.60.40;

  7. food waste disposals under HTSUS subheading 8509.80.20; and

  8. welded wire rack under statistical reporting number 9403.99.9020. (Note that HTSUS 9403.99.9020 is also subject to Section 232 measures on aluminum derivatives articles per Proclamation 10895) Read More→

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Forced Labor Allegation Portal Rollout CSMS # 65384804

On June 20, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the Forced Labor Allegation Portal, allowing trade users to submit forced labor allegations. Allegations may be submitted anonymously, and users will be able to view and upload supporting documents related to their submissions.

Key changes include:

  • The portal link is https://flallegations.cbp.gov/s. Users will not be able to access the link until the deployment date of June 20, 2025.

  • Users attempting to use CBP’s Trade Violations Reporting (TVR) system (also known as “e-Allegations”), will be redirected to the new Forced Labor Allegation Portal.

  • These new capabilities streamline data transfer, coordination, and review between CBP’s Forced Labor Division (FLD), Office of Field Operations (OFO), and Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE).

  • Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) on how to use the portal, as well as an instructional video, can be found on the CBP Forced Labor Website at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor.

Training Resources
The Forced Labor Division will provide three webinars to the general public on how to access and use the Forced Labor Allegation Portal:

Quick Reference Guides (QRG) on how to use the portal, as well as an instructional video, can be found at the CBP Forced Labor Website at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor. 

Questions regarding the new Forced Labor Allegations Portal should be directed to forcedlabor@cbp.dhs.gov.

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GUIDANCE: Section 232 Aluminum Import Instructions for Reporting Unknown for the Country of Smelt and Cast CSMS # 65340246

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CSMS # 65340246 - GUIDANCE: Section 232 Aluminum Import Instructions for Reporting Unknown for the Country of Smelt and Cast

The purpose of this message is to provide updated guidance on how to report the country of smelt and cast on derivative aluminum imports when the product is subject to Section 232 aluminum measures, but the importer does not know the country of smelt and cast.

Effective June 28, 2025, for imports of derivative aluminum subject to Section 232 measures, if importers do not know the country of smelt and/or cast then the importers should report “unknown” in lieu of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the unknown smelt and cast country. When reporting “unknown”, importers will be required to report HTS 9903.85.67 or 9903.85.68, as applicable, and will be assessed the 200 percent Section 232 duties on imports of aluminum from Russia.

Smelt and Cast Country Reporting Instructions:
To report the primary country of smelt, secondary country of smelt, or country of most recent cast importers must report the ISO code on aluminum articles and derivative aluminum articles on all countries subject to section 232.

Importers/Filers must report “Y” for primary country of smelt; and/or secondary country of smelt. Importers/Filers may not report “N” for both primary country of smelt and secondary country of smelt.

For the Importer's Additional Declaration Record Type '07' if either the derivative aluminum primary and/or secondary country of smelt or country of cast is unknown, report ‘UN’ (unknown) for the ISO country code. When reporting ‘UN’, the 200 percent Section 232 duties for Russia aluminum will be assessed on the entry summary line.

The ACE Entry Summary Create/Update CATAIR (v105) has been updated with additional technical details and reporting requirements. Also, the Entry Summary Error Dictionary has been updated to include two new errors:

  • 856: UNKNOWN ALUM SMELT/CAST CTRY NOT ALLOWED

  • 60B HTS REQUIRED FOR UNKNOWN SMELT/CAST CTRY Read More→

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National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) July 2025 Webinars CSMS # 65303580

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The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, is excited to present the next round of approximately 30+ commodity-specific, educational webinars to support our internal and external stakeholders. This year we intend to focus our webinars on Balancing Fair Trade, providing guidance to move forward in support of validation and enforcement protocols and facilitate legitimate trade. Beginning March through September 2025, each webinar will commence at 1:30 Eastern time (ET) and run for about an hour. We are now registering attendees for the webinars scheduled for July and will proceed with monthly registrations for the remaining webinars. We will be using the WebEx Platform, which will provide a seamless experience for you and ensure external posting of the webinars to https://www.cbp.gov/trade/stakeholder-engagement/webinars, thus each webinar will have its own link to sign in. The upcoming webinar links are provided below. 

We look forward to your participation for an exciting and successful webinar series! 

Attached is the full 2025 webinar schedule.

The July schedule is as follow:

1-July1:30-2:30pm ETUnderstanding Festive Article Classification8-July1:30-2:30pm ETOverview of Activated Carbon15-July1:30-2:30pm ETSkincare vs. Medicaments17-July1:30-2:30pm ETTrends in Classifying Coated Fabrics23-July1:30-2:30pm ETAn Overview of Novelty Hats and Other Headgear29-July1:30-2:30pm ETFlying the Friendly Skies in Drone and other Aircraft31-July1:30-2:30pm ETIndustrial Controls Part 3

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UPDATED GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Imports of Steel and Steel Derivative Products

BACKGROUND

On June 3, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation, Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862) (“Section 232”), increasing from 25 percent ad valorem to 50 percent ad valorem the tariffs previously imposed pursuant to Section 232 on certain imports of steel articles and derivative steel articles from all countries, effective for covered goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on and after 12:01am eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025, except for products of the United Kingdom for which the Section 232 tariffs on such imports will remain at 25 percent ad valorem.

See important updates throughout this message on duty rates, effective dates, and Section 232 duties based on the value of steel content for imports classified in Chapter 73.

 

GUIDANCE

Steel articles and derivative steel articles entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 4, 2025, a 50 percent duty rate shall apply to products of all countries except for products of the United Kingdom, to which a 25 percent duty rate applies as specified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) headings below:

9903.81.87/9903.81.94 (UK): Iron or steel products (except derivative articles)

9903.81.88/9903.81.95 (UK): Iron or steel products except for derivative articles that are admitted to a U.S. foreign trade zone under “privileged foreign status” before June 4, 2025, and entered for consumption on or after June 4, 2025. Read More→

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Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Frequently Asked Questions

  • For entries covered by an entry for immediate transportation, and with a country of origin and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification subject to the Section 232 Presidential Proclamations, such entries shall be subject to the duty rates in effect when the immediate transportation entry was accepted at the port of original importation, pursuant to 19 CFR 141.69(b), which states:

    Merchandise which is not subject to a quantitative or tariff-rate quota and which is covered by an entry for immediate transportation made at the port of original importation, if entered for consumption at the port designated by the consignee or his agent in such transportation entry without having been taken into custody by the port director for general order under section 490, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1490), shall be subject to the rates in effect when the immediate transportation entry was accepted at the port of original importation.

  • As noted in CSMS 18-000317, no drawback shall be available with respect to the Section 232 duties imposed on any aluminum or steel article.

  • No. The phrase "subject to Section 232 actions" implies that Section 232 duties are owed and payable. If the article does not contain any steel or aluminum that is subject to Section 232 duties, then HTS 9903.01.33 cannot be claimed. However, the IEEPA-based reciprocal duty may be applicable unless an exception applies.