Trade Bulletins

Introduction of CAPE System for IEEPA Duty Refunds - April 20, 2026 Deployment

CBP will launch the CAPE tool in the ACE Portal to simplify IEEPA duty refund requests. The system will consolidate refunds instead of processing them on an entry-by-entry basis, streamlining the process for importers and customs brokers.

2026 Australia FTA Quota: Agricultural Products Chapter 98 HTSUS

CBP publishes Quota Bulletin 26-103 for agricultural products under the Australia-US FTA for 2026. The quota applies to Chapter 98 HTSUS products (Additional Notes 8-19) for the period January 1 to December 31, 2026.

Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews; Correction

The International Trade Administration (ITA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce published a correction to a prior notice regarding the rescission of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) administrative reviews. The document corrects information contained in a previous notice related to those administrative reviews.

Importance of Origin Traceability for Goods Under CPTPP

Critical circular instructing Mexican customs brokers to conduct strict and detailed origin traceability reviews for all operations requesting CPTPP tariff preferences. Emphasis is placed on verifying certification schemes, documentary consistency, and full compliance with specific rules of origin.

Mexico implements automatic import notice for aluminum products

Mexico's Ministry of Economy establishes new automatic import notice requirements for 42 tariff codes covering aluminum products, including information on smelting, casting, and origin countries. The measure will take effect once the procedure is enabled in the Mexican Digital Foreign Trade Window.

Initiation of Sunset Review of Countervailing Duties on Carbon Steel Pipe from USA and India

Mexico's Ministry of Economy initiates sunset review of countervailing duties on carbon steel pipe with longitudinal seam imports from USA ($575.01 USD/ton) and India ($128.24 USD/ton). Interested parties have 28 business days to respond.

Opening of the Inclusions Window for the Section 232 Automobile Parts Tariff Inclusions Process

The U.S. Department of Commerce opens the April 2026 window to request inclusion of additional automobile parts within the scope of Section 232 duties. Submissions must be made from April 1-14, 2026.

Automated Transmission of Container Seal Changes to ACE Manifest for Ocean and Rail Shipments – Updated Trade Information Notice

CBP will implement new disposition codes in ACE to automatically notify carriers when CBP personnel add or remove container seals for ocean and rail shipments. ABI filers will be able to query D2/D3 notification records for bills of lading. Production deployment is scheduled for April 9, 2026.

Guidance: Section 232 Duties on Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper

CBP issues guidance implementing the April 2, 2026 Proclamation imposing 10-50% additional duties on steel, aluminum, and copper articles from all countries. New duties take effect April 6, 2026 for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse.