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Wooden Fence Pickets From China Face Preliminary AD/CVD Investigations

The ITC’s preliminary AD/CVD investigations create immediate classification, documentation, and duty-risk priorities for fence picket importers.

Large-Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China Face Preliminary AD Duties and Retroactive Exposure

China’s preliminary graphite electrode AD decision creates a 95.61% deposit rate, retroactive suspension, and urgent entry-review needs.

Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From India: Preliminary Dumping Rates and Retroactive Deposit Risk

Preliminary India graphite electrode duties create retroactive exposure. Importers and brokers should verify scope, rates, and affected entries.

Indonesian Palm Oil WROs Target MAR and HIP Products at U.S. Ports

New palm oil WROs expose importers and brokers to detention risk, increasing the need for supplier screening and verifiable traceability.

Deemed Export License Requirements for ITAR-Controlled MRO Training

ITAR-controlled MRO training can require authorization even without hardware. Learn how to scope parties, technical data, services, and destinations.

Zongshen Small Vertical Shaft Engines: Final AD/CVD Circumvention Determination for 5C65M0 and BC70M0

The final finding brings two Zongshen vertical shaft engine models within China AD/CVD orders, creating retroactive entry exposure.

Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China: Managing Retroactive CVD Exposure

Retroactive CVD deposits apply to certain Chinese graphite electrode entries from May 1, 2026, reshaping importer and broker exposure.

China CGI Brake Drums Face Preliminary AD/CVD Circumvention Finding

A preliminary circumvention finding creates retroactive AD/CVD exposure for qualifying Chinese CGI brake drums entered since January 27, 2026.

Tin Mill Products From China, Taiwan, and Turkey Enter the ITC Final AD/CVD Phase

The ITC’s final phase raises scope, deadline, and duty-exposure questions for importers, brokers, and packaging supply chains.

Canada Section 338 Import Ban: Compliance Guide for Alcohol, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles

Canada’s Section 338 exclusions bar covered alcohol, dairy, and motor vehicle imports, creating urgent classification, timing, and ACE risks.

ADD/CVD Reimbursement Certificates in ACE: Best Practices for Importers

Learn how ACE reimbursement certificates improve ADD/CVD oversight, support broker controls, and reduce the risk of missed declarations.

Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Türkiye: Final 2024–2025 AD Review Rates

Final 2024–2025 review rates reshape deposit and liquidation planning for U.S. importers of Turkish large diameter welded pipe.

Q4 2026 Customs Duty Interest Rates: What Brokers and Importers Need to Know

CBP’s Q4 2026 rates remain 7% for overdue customs accounts and most refunds, while corporate overpayment interest stays at 6%.

Freight Rail Coupler AD/CVD Duties: Final Rates for India and the Czech Republic

Final U.S. AD/CVD rates on freight rail couplers from India and the Czech Republic create immediate deposit, scope, and entry-control risks.

Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet AD/CVD Partial Revocation: A Guide for Can Stock Importers

Certain aluminum can stock is now excluded from AD/CVD orders, creating refund opportunities for qualifying unliquidated entries.

Section 232 Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Zero-Rate Guidance Effective September 29, 2026

Pharma importers and brokers must align specialty-drug eligibility, origin, Chapter 99 mapping, and ACE controls before the September 29 cutover.

Colombia Plastic Tax Compliance: Importer Duties and Supplier Documentation

A practical guide to Colombia plastic tax documentation, supplier packaging statements, importer duties, and shipment-level data controls.

Entry Type 13 Cargo Release Update: Error 334 Added and Error 325 Retired

Error 334 replaces retired error 325 for Entry Type 13 Cargo Release processing, requiring updated mappings, regression tests, and workflows.

Indonesia Fatty Acids Antidumping Duties: Preliminary Rates, Cash Deposits, and Retroactivity

Indonesia’s preliminary fatty acids AD case sets new cash deposits, partial retroactivity, and urgent controls for importers and brokers.

Corrugated Pizza Boxes AD/CVD: ITC Preliminary Deadline Set for October 26

The ITC’s corrugated pizza boxes AD/CVD review sets an October 26 deadline, creating immediate watchlist and costing priorities.

Polysilicon TFR Compliance: Waivers, New IOR Weekly Caps, and December 4 Entry Blocks

The polysilicon TFR imposes new IOR weekly caps and a waiver process, requiring tighter entry controls before December 4.

Algeria Wire Rod CVD Order: Managing 73.33% Cash Deposits Without an ITC Injury Determination

A 73.33% Algeria wire rod CVD rate now affects subject imports, requiring precise scope checks, deposit controls, and landed-cost planning.

eCBP Organization Broker License Applications: Electronic Filing Required September 30, 2026

Beginning September 30, 2026, organization broker license applicants must use eCBP for applications, fees, and electronic receipts.

Section 232 Derivative Inclusions Ended: What Proclamation 11021 Changed

Proclamation 11021 ended the old Section 232 derivative petition process and replaced it with rolling, notice-based HTS list changes.