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IEEPA TARIFFS HALTED: CBP GUIDANCE ISSUED
IEEPA Refunds: Are You Ready for the Ruling by Isabella Ampudia
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The 150-Day Surcharge: Navigating the Section 122 Transition
New Global Surcharge: Section 122 in Effect by Isabella Ampudia
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ARANCELES IEEPA ILEGALES: La Corte Suprema otorga una victoria decisiva a los importadores
En una decisión histórica, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos ha determinado que los aranceles impuestos en virtud de la International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) son ilegales. Con este fallo, la prolongada incertidumbre…
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DAZI IEEPA ILLEGITTIMI: La Corte Suprema riconosce una vittoria decisiva agli importatori
In una decisione storica, la Corte Suprema degli Stati Uniti ha stabilito che i dazi imposti ai sensi dell’International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) sono illegittimi. Con tale pronuncia, l’incertezza protrattasi nel tempo…
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IEEPA 关税违法：美国最高法院向进口商作出决定性胜利判决
Chinese-language version (PDF) of: IEEPA TARIFFS UNLAWFUL
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IEEPA TARIFFS UNLAWFUL: Supreme Court Hands Decisive Victory To Importers
In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has held that the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) are unlawful. With that ruling, the long-running uncertainty surrounding the…
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The Billion-Dollar Countdown: Why the Feb 20th SCOTUS Ruling Could Leave Unprepared Importers Behind
IEEPA Refunds: Are You Ready for the Ruling by Isabella Ampudia
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CBP Moves to Mandatory Electronic Refunds: What Importers Need to Know Before February 6, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a significant modernization of its refund process that will directly affect importers, customs brokers, and other members of the trade community. Beginning February 6, 2026, CBP will…
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CIT Rules IEEPA Tariffs May Be Recovered Through Legal Action
Recent developments in the ongoing IEEPA tariff litigation have brought important clarity for U.S. importers seeking refunds of unlawfully imposed duties. While uncertainty continues to surround administrative refund mechanisms, the…
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联邦上诉法院裁定 IEEPA 关税违法，但退款是否仍存疑？采取保护性法律行动可保全您的权利
Chinese-language version (PDF) of: Federal Appeals Court Rules IEEPA Tariffs Unlawful, But Is A Refund Doubtful? Protective Legal Action Could Preserve Your Rights
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La Corte d’Appello Federale Dichiara Illegittimi i Dazi IEEPA: Ma il Rimborso è Incerto? Un’Azione Legale Preventiva Potrebbe Preservare i Vostri Diritti
Importanti sviluppi nel diritto del commercio internazionale statiunitese stanno creando una finestra di opportunità sempre più ristretta per gli importatori che desiderano preservare eventuali diritti al rimborso dei dazi imposti ai…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules IEEPA Tariffs Unlawful, But Is A Refund Doubtful? Protective Legal Action Could Preserve Your Rights
Major developments in international trade law may be creating a narrowing window of opportunity for U.S. importers seeking to preserve their potential rights to IEEPA tariff refunds. Many companies, including Costco Wholesale…
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U.S. Extends Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for Key Chinese Imports Following Trade Truce
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a significant one-year extension of tariff exclusions for a broad range of Chinese industrial and medical imports, marking one of the first major implementation steps…
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U.S.–China Trade Rebalancing: Key Takeaways from the New Agreement
This week, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a sweeping economic agreement following high-level talks in Seoul. The deal marks a new phase in the evolving U.S.–China trade relationship. It represents…
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New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Parts Take Effect November 1, 2025
On October 17, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10984, “Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, and Buses into the United States,” under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of…
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U.S.–China Announce Tariff Suspensions and New Trade Understandings
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that the latest round of U.S.–China economic and trade talks, held in Kuala Lumpur, resulted in several notable tariff and export-control suspensions that could temporarily ease tensions for…
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When Importers Cheat Customs: Los Angeles Apparel Company Sentenced for $8 Million Duty Evasion — and Why Whistleblowers Matter
Federal prosecutors recently announced the sentencing of a Los Angeles-based apparel importer and its executives for a sweeping customs fraud and money laundering scheme — a case that highlights how import duty evasion can trigger not…
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New Section 301 Fees on Chinese and Foreign-Built Vessels Take Effect October 14
The U.S. government has announced new vessel fees under the ongoing Section 301 action into China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. Effective October 14, 2025, these fees apply to vessels…
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Renewed U.S.–China Trade Tensions: What To Expect from the Latest Tariff Escalations
The U.S.–China trade relationship may be entering a sharper phase of confrontation. In response to China’s recent tightening of export controls on rare earth materials and related technologies, the U.S. has jumped to threaten 100%…
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Updated Guidance On Section 232 Duties on Timber, Lumber, and Related Products
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance on the implementation of Proclamation 10976, “Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States,” published in the Federal Register at…
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New Section 232 Tariffs on Furniture and Wood Products: What Importers Need to Know
On September 29, 2025, President Trump issued a Section 232 proclamation imposing new tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and derivative wood products, including furniture. The move follows a Commerce Department investigation that…
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BIS Issues Interim Final Rule Extending Entity List Restrictions To 50% Ownership
On September 29, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) implemented an interim final rule (IFR) amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to broaden the reach of the Entity List. Published at 90 FR 47201, this rule…
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Updated Tariff Guidance: U.S.–Japan Agreement Brings 15% Baseline Rate
On September 16, 2025, the Department of Commerce published the tariff modifications needed to implement the United States–Japan Agreement (Executive Order 14345). The agreement sets a baseline 15% tariff on nearly all imports from…