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FTZ 216 Mint Oil Production Gains Limited Approval

FTZ 216 mint oil production is authorized with annual foreign-oil caps, sourcing controls, and a one-year reporting obligation.

Four New Section 337 Complaints: Importer Impact

Four new ITC complaints target memory, EV control units, 3D pens, and organ preservation systems, creating new risks for U.S. importers.

Chinese PC Strand AD/CVD Orders Remain in Place

U.S. AD/CVD orders on Chinese PC strand remain active, preserving cash deposit obligations and raising scope, origin, and drawback issues.

China Wooden Cabinets AD Review: 7.48% Final Margin

Commerce finalized a 7.48% AD margin for four Chinese cabinet exporters, while companies without separate rates remain at 251.64%.

China Wood Mouldings CVD Rates Reach 147.88%

Commerce finalized 147.88% rates for three Chinese millwork exporters, creating significant cash deposit and liquidation planning needs.

Canada Surtax Refund Timeline Through CARM

Understand Canada surtax refund timelines in CARM, required claim paths, documentation, status checks, and practical steps for addressing delays.

Magnesia Carbon Brick Circumvention Inquiry

Commerce's inquiry into Chinese magnesia carbon bricks with trace alumina creates new testing, cash deposit, and entry review risks.

PTMEG Antidumping Duties: Preliminary Rates

Preliminary PTMEG antidumping margins range from 7.46% to 213.44%, creating immediate cash deposit and compliance concerns for importers.

Tin Mill Products Antidumping Duties: New Margins

Preliminary tin mill duties from Taiwan and Turkiye create new cash deposit, scope, and retroactivity risks for U.S. importers.

Section 301 Maritime Suspension Extended to 2027

The maritime fee and crane duty suspension now runs through January 9, 2027, while Vietnam's IP investigation continues into February.

Section 301 China Exclusions Extended to January 2027

All 178 Section 301 China exclusions now run through January 9, 2027. Importers should validate eligibility and prepare for the next deadline.

ACE ACH Payment Types 2, 6, 7, and 8 Explained

Learn how ACE payment types 2, 6, 7, and 8 determine statement ownership, daily or monthly timing, and ACH responsibility.

Section 232 Pharma and Polysilicon Comment Period

BIS is accepting comments on Section 232 pharma and polysilicon collections while importers face distinct filing and recordkeeping demands.

2025 China Wood Mouldings CVD Review Rescinded

Commerce fully rescinded the 2025 China wood mouldings CVD review. Importers should prepare for assessment at entry deposit rates.

FTZ Production Decisions for Power Cords and Fabrics

Two FTZ production decisions show why manufacturers and brokers must track component scope, time limits, and zone recordkeeping.

FTZ Subzone Approvals and Samsung's Texas Application

Three FTZ subzones gained approval, while Samsung Electro-Mechanics opened a Texas application with key deadlines and activation issues.

Duty-Free Scientific Instruments: 2026 Update

Commerce approved 29 duty-free scientific instrument applications and opened 40 more for comment, creating immediate broker action items.

Section 301 Tariff Stacking: A 2026 Compliance Guide

Overlapping Section 301 headings do not always create cumulative duties. Learn when a new rate replaces an old rate and when duties stack.

DS-2031 Shrimp Declaration Renewal Guide

The DS-2031 renewal keeps shrimp import documentation in focus. Importers and brokers should strengthen validation, retention, and drawback files.

Foundry Coke Section 337 Case Narrows to One Patent

The foundry coke Section 337 investigation now centers on one patent, creating sourcing, compliance, and contingency planning needs.

OFAC Iran Sanctions Target False Ship Registries

OFAC Iran sanctions now target a false ship registry network and Turkish aviation provider, raising maritime screening and payment risks.

CAFTA-DR Adds Two Wrinkle-Free Shirting Fabrics

Two wrinkle-free shirting fabrics enter CAFTA-DR short supply treatment, creating new sourcing options and exacting claim requirements.

ITC Issues Glow Fish Tape Exclusion Order

The glow fish tape exclusion order blocks covered Milwaukee imports and creates immediate screening, bonding, and CBP planning needs.

CBP ACH Refunds: Who Receives the Payment?

Learn whether CBP ACH refunds go to the importer of record or customs broker, and how ACE enrollment and Form 4811 affect payment.

Mattress AD/CVD Orders Continue After Sunset Review

Commerce has continued mattress AD/CVD orders covering seven countries, preserving cash deposits and raising scope and drawback issues.