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Customer Advisory: Tariff Updates
Jun. 10, 2025
Customer Advisory
Tariff Updates
CBP Updates:
- S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has provided updated guidance on import duties on imports for Aluminum and Aluminum Derivative Products via CSMS 65288784 which provides an updated list of aluminum HTS subject to Section 232.
- S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has also provided updated guidance on import duties on imports for Steel and Steel Derivative Products via CSMS 65289012 which provides an updated list of steel HTS subject to Section 232.
- Both above HTS updates were made to align them with Executive Order 14289.
- Steel and aluminum imports from the U.K. will remain at the 25% tariff rate through July 9, 2025. The Commerce Secretary may adjust the applicable rates of duty at that time, even increasing the duty to 50% if he determines that the U.K. has not complied with relevant aspects of the S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) of May 8, 2025. See details of the Proclamation of June 3, 2025.
- Mexico and Canada oppose the increased steel and aluminum duties and have requested that the rates remain the same as those applied to the U.K. See Mexico Press Conference, Carney Press Conference.
- The current limit of 8 HTSUS numbers per entry summary line is expected to be increased to 32 HTSUS numbers on one entry summary line, starting from June 14, 2025, including for Reconciliation and Drawback entry summaries.
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) FAQs
APHIS Updates: The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will soon announce that paper Lacey declarations and “mail-in” option for paper forms will end this year. At that time, only electronic submissions will be allowed. You can sign up for the APHIS Stakeholder Registry to stay informed of changes.
EU/US Trade: The EU Commission has concerns about diversion of trade and potential transshipments due to high tariffs imposed by the U.S. and other jurisdictions. In response, the EU has posted an import surveillance tool to help the EU prevent harmful trade diversion. View further details on EU/US trade statistics.
CN/US Trade: China was critical of the U.S. decision to double steel/aluminum tariffs and defended rare earth export controls in a June 5, 2025, press briefing.
National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) Upcoming 2025 Webinars
NCSD intends to focus this year on Balancing Fair Trade, providing guidance to move forward in support of validation and enforcement protocols and to facilitate legitimate trade. Each webinar will commence at 1:30 Eastern time and run for about an hour. Upcoming webinar links are provided below:
Shoe Shank Redemption – Tuesday, June 10, 2025
"Handy” Glove Classification Information – Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Overview of Hand Tools Classified in Chapter 82 – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Fair Trade Fabrics – Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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