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China Potassium Phosphate CVD Review: 109.11%

Commerce’s third sunset review puts China potassium phosphate CVD exposure in focus, with a 109.11% subsidy rate and an ITC decision ahead.

FY27 COBRA User Fees: Broker and MPF Changes

CBP’s FY27 adjustments raise the broker permit fee to $190.88 and establish new MPF limits affecting entry compliance.

CBP Form 7501 Entry Date: Block 7 and ACE

Block 7 may show a proposed date while ACE holds the final entry date. Learn why mismatches occur and how brokers and importers should respond.

Amine Compounds from China Face AD/CVD Probes

New AD/CVD investigations create immediate deadlines and compliance risks for U.S. importers and brokers handling amine compounds from China.

Section 232 Pharmaceutical Duties: Filing Guide

Understand pharmaceutical Chapter 99 filing, effective dates, tariff treatment, FTZ rules, and Section 232 duty drawback eligibility.

ACE Rejects for Restricted Canadian Products

Understand ACE errors 239, 335, and 886 for restricted Canadian products, including affected entry channels and pre-cutoff inventory.

ACE ITN Validation: October 2026 DIS Changes

ACE begins validating ITNs on EEI-related DIS submissions October 8, 2026. Exporters and filers should prepare for automatic rejections.

ACE Ocean Manifest Release 3: October 2026 Guide

ACE ocean manifest Release 3 moves to production October 24, 2026. Learn what carriers, NVOCCs, brokers, and developers should test.

IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Importers Need to Know

IEEPA tariff refunds are advancing, but eligibility, liquidation status, and unaffected Section 232 and 301 duties demand careful review.

CBP Entry PRA Revision Expands GBI and Entry Type 13

CBP’s entry collection revision expands voluntary GBI data, adds sanctions fields, and incorporates the ACE Entry Type 13 mail test.

August AD/CVD Administrative Reviews: Key Deadlines

Commerce has initiated August-anniversary AD/CVD reviews, triggering short deadlines for respondent selection, separate rates, and no-sales claims.

CAFTA-DR Annex 3.25 Adds Faux Leather Fabric

A new CAFTA-DR Annex 3.25 listing permits qualifying use of specified faux leather fabric bonded to sherpa pile in unrestricted quantities.

China Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings and Retroactive AD Duties

Vietnam-finished fittings made from China-formed blanks remain in scope, creating retroactive suspension and cash-deposit exposure.

Melamine from China CVD: Second Sunset Review

Commerce’s second sunset review keeps China melamine CVD risk in focus, with subsidy rates ranging from 154.00% to 156.90%.

Importing Human Serum Samples for Clinical Trials

Human serum imported solely for research may be disclaimed from FDA oversight, but CDC permits and precise entry documentation still matter.

Taiwan PET Film Antidumping Review: Nan Ya Margin Set at 3.95%, Partial Rescission Planned

Commerce’s preliminary Taiwan PET film review assigns Nan Ya a 3.95% margin and signals partial rescission for SMTC/SSFC.

India Large-Diameter Graphite Electrodes CVD: Critical Circumstances and Retroactive Deposit Risk

India's preliminary LDGE critical circumstances finding creates retroactive CVD deposit exposure for unliquidated entries from May 1, 2026.

October 2026 AD/CVD Administrative Review Window: Decide Before Month-End

Parties tied to October anniversary AD/CVD cases must decide by month-end whether to seek review or accept assessment at deposit rates.

Commerce Self-Initiates CAAS Circumvention Inquiry on Alumetal Aluminum Composite Panels

Commerce's CAAS inquiry targets defined Alumetal ACPs from China, raising immediate liquidation, cash deposit, and entry-review priorities.

CBP CE and TSR Deadlines for Customs Brokers: 2027 License Retention Guide

Individually licensed customs brokers need 20 CE hours by January 31, 2027, followed by timely TSR certification and record readiness.

IEEPA Tariff HTS Codes: How to Identify Entries and Preserve Refund Rights

Learn how to identify IEEPA tariff HTS codes, analyze ACE liquidation data, and preserve potential refund claims as guidance evolves.

Aluminum Foil Sunset Reviews: Key 2026 Deadlines for Importers and Brokers

Seven U.S. aluminum foil AD/CVD orders face sunset reviews, creating immediate filing, sourcing, and compliance priorities.

Truck Bed Covers From China: Preliminary LTFV Determination and Cash Deposit Compliance

China truck bed cover imports now face preliminary antidumping deposits up to 107.41%, requiring immediate scope and entry controls.

Vietnam Air Compressor CVD: Preliminary Rates and the Hybest De Minimis Carve-Out

A 0.35% Hybest rate contrasts with 74.39% AFA rates, making exporter identity and cash-deposit controls critical for compressor imports.