Customer Advisory: U.S. Compliance Update

HQ Ruling H350722: Online Platform Without Organizational License/ National Permit Conducting “Customs Business” Deemed Impermissible

Amended Order directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate all unliquidated entries subject to any International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties — including those from Brazil and India

Executive Order Issued to Combat Fraudulent “Made in America” Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been authorized to issue regulations, establish verification procedures and guidance on country-of-origin labeling.

CSMS # 67647279 - GUIDANCE: Reauthorization of Preferential Trade Legislative (PTL) Programs - African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Haiti Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE), and Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP). Duty-free treatment has been extended through December 31, 2026. The Act also provides for retroactive duty refunds (without interest) of ad valorem duties paid on eligible imports entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the lapse of these programs from October 1, 2025 through February 3, 2026. Retroactive duty refunds are applicable only to the general ad valorem duties paid during the lapse. Post Summary Correction (PSC) for unliquidated entries may be filed within 180 days of the Act’s enactment date. For liquidated entries, a protest must be submitted no later than 180 days after the Act's enactment date, i.e., by August 2, 2026.

United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Sign Critical Minerals Pact

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