Navigating Section 122 Tariff Litigation: Current Status and Essential Strategies to Preserve Refund Rights The landscape of international trade law continues to experience rapid shifts, and importers who paid duties under the temporary Section 122 global tariff surcharge find themselves at a critical juncture. Although the 150-day statutory window for [...]
Read MoreU.S. Updates Trade Measures Regarding Canada: Section 338 Import Restrictions and Tariff Adjustments Trade discussions between the United States and Canada recently encountered hurdles as bilateral negotiations concluded without a finalized agreement, prompting U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to issue a statement outlining the current status of talks. According [...]
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Navigating Section 122 Tariff Litigation: Current Status and Essential Strategies to Preserve Refund Rights The landscape of international trade law continues to experience rapid shifts, and importers who paid duties under the temporary Section 122 global tariff surcharge find themselves at a critical juncture. Although the 150-day statutory window for the Section 122 temporary import surcharge has concluded, the legal […]
U.S. Updates Trade Measures Regarding Canada: Section 338 Import Restrictions and Tariff Adjustments Trade discussions between the United States and Canada recently encountered hurdles as bilateral negotiations concluded without a finalized agreement, prompting U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to issue a statement outlining the current status of talks. According to the administration, despite ongoing dialogue regarding a comprehensive trade […]
On September 2, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a landmark Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) under Docket No. USCBP-2026-1058. The notice directly supports Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” issued in June 2026. This proposal marks a fundamental evolution in customs enforcement. CBP is moving aggressively beyond basic entry summaries toward a comprehensive “Know Your Supply […]
On August 13th, 2026, the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy released a comprehensive report titled “The Great Transshipment Scam: Rise, Scope, and Costs”. For importers navigating complex international supply chains, this document serves as a clear warning: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is sharply escalating enforcement around tariff evasion, country-of-origin claims, and duty arbitrage. The report […]
The U.S. government is actively challenging a Court of International Trade (CIT) ruling that ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue tariff refunds to all affected businesses- even those that never filed a lawsuit. In a brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, federal attorneys argue that Judge Richard Eaton exceeded his judicial […]
The latest chapter in the ongoing legal battle over U.S. tariffs has begun. On July 24, 2026, two U.S. importers filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging the Trump Administration’s recently imposed Section 301 tariffs targeting imports from more than 60 trading partners. The plaintiffs seek to invalidate the tariffs and obtain refunds of duties paid. Background […]
On July 24, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued implementation guidance for the new Section 301 Forced Labor tariffs announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) one day earlier. The guidance provides the filing instructions that importers and customs brokers must follow immediately for covered merchandise entered on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on […]
In less than one year of operation, the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF)- a joint initiative launched in August 2025 by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)- has officially crossed the $1 billion threshold in recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charged losses. This landmark milestone reflects a fundamental and permanent shift in federal customs enforcement. […]