Policy changes, enforcement actions, and trade agreement updates for US importers.
The USTR completed its four-year statutory review of Section 301 tariffs in mid-2024, resulting in sweeping rate increases that took effect in 2025. Here is what importers need to know about the new rates and which HTS codes are most affected.
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The USMCA Joint Review Committee released updated regional value content requirements for automotive parts in late 2025, with new staging schedules for steel and aluminum content. Manufacturers and importers have until mid-2026 to comply.
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Presidential Proclamation 10772, issued in February 2025, doubled the Section 232 tariff on steel mill products from 25% to 50% and raised the aluminum tariff from 10% to 20%. The increases affect imports from all non-exempt countries and take effect March 12, 2025.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ramped up its use of Focused Assessment audits targeting importers with high-volume entries across Section 301 and 232 tariff categories. Companies with annual import values above $50 million are now receiving audit notices at a significantly higher rate.
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The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act amendments to Section 321 de minimis rules took effect January 1, 2026, excluding all goods subject to Section 301 tariffs from de minimis treatment. The change affects e-commerce importers and direct-to-consumer cross-border shipments from China.
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