OEC Logistics (CHB) Current Affairs:
Customs Brokerage - Market Updates
Tariff Rate Chart
(As of April 3, 2025)
Date Effective | Name | Country | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Y2018 | Section 301 China | China | 7.5% - 25% |
02/04/2025 | IEEPA | China & Hong Kong | 10% |
03/04/2025 | IEEPA | Mexico and Canada | 25% |
03/04/2025 | IEEPA (rate change) | China & Hong Kong | 20% |
03/07/2025 | IEEPA (amended) | Mexico and Canada | USMCA goods exempt from 25% |
03/12/2025 | Section 232 Aluminum/Steel | All Countries | 25% |
Pending | Venezuela Oil Tariffs | Countries importing Venezuelan Oil | 25% |
04/03/2025 | Section 232 Automobile | All Countries | 25% |
04/05/2025 | Reciprocal Tariffs | All Countries | 10% |
04/09/2025 | Reciprocal Tariffs Increases | Varies | Suspended for 90 days for every country, except China |
04/10/2025 | Reciprocal Tariffs Increases | China & Hong Kong | 125% |
05/03/2025 | Section 232 Automobile Parts | All Countries | 25% |
CBP issues and updates Section 232 Steel/Aluminum FAQ as guidance for the Trade (CBP) – 3/21
Of importance is the Country of Smelt/Cast for Aluminum and Country of Melt/Pour for Steel, when that country is unknown.
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Customs guidance is that if unknown, a claim of Russia is to be made at time of entry for Importer to pay 200%
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Make sure you are discussing with your Supplier’s overseas for any impact and to have information provided prior to Customs entry.
EU may delay first counter-tariffs against US to Mid-April (AJOT/Reuters) – 3/20
The European Union could delay imposition of a first set of counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs until mid-April, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Thursday
EU may delay first counter-tariffs against U.S. to mid-April | AJOT.COM
Canada Hits US with more 25% Tariffs (STR) – 3/14
Canada has hiked tariffs on nearly C$30 billion worth of imports from the U.S. in retaliation for the Trump administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum.
According to a press release from Canada’s Department of Finance, as of 12:01 am on March 13 Canada imposed 25 percent reciprocal tariffs on C$12.6 billion worth of steel products, C$3 billion worth of aluminum products, and C$14.2 billion worth of additional goods imported from the U.S
Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff (CNN) – 3/24
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will impose tariffs of 25% on any nation that purchases oil from Venezuela.
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Could be announced on 4/2/25, along with other Reciprocal Tariffs planned by the Trump Administration
Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff | CNN Business
Trade Regulations exempt from Notice and Comment, State Department Declares (STR) – 3/18
Federal authority over, and conduct of, customs- and trade-related rulemakings could be further muddied by a recent State Department notice.
By designating customs- and trade-related regulatory efforts as foreign affairs functions, Rubio’s notice thus appears to exempt such efforts from these statutory transparency requirements. This could mean that future rulemakings from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies that affect customs and trade could be issued, and take effect, with no warning to the trade community.
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freeze (AJOT/Reuters) – 3/10
Farmers and food organizations across the country are cutting staff, halting investments and missing key funding amid a USDA freeze on a broad swath of grants, more than two dozen farmers and agricultural support groups in seven states.
Section 232 Investigations of Copper, Timber, and Lumber get 4/1 Comment Deadline (STR) – 3/12
Farmers and food organizations across the country are cutting staff, halting investments and missing key funding amid a USDA freeze on a broad swath of grants, more than two dozen farmers and agricultural support groups in seven states.
ADD / CVD Updates (Wk 11/12)
Wk 11
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Acetone – sunset review determination that revocation of AD duty orders on acetone from Belgium, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at margins up to 28.1 percent for Belgium, 47.86 percent for Korea, 131.75 percent for Singapore, 414.92 percent for South Africa, and 171.81 percent for Spain
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Brightening agents – continuation of AD duty orders on stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan, effective Feb. 27
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Hexamethylenetetramine – preliminary affirmative AD and CV determinations and new cash deposit requirements at rates of 2.32 to 139.55 percent (AD) and 420.53 percent (CV)
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Pipe fittings – sunset review determination that revocation of AD duty order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at margins up to 111.36 percent.
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Pressure pipe – sunset review determinations that revocation of AD and CV duty orders on circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at margins up to 55.21 percent and countervailable subsidies of 1.1 to 299.16 percent.
WK 12
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Aluminum extrusions – final determination that certain door thresholds are subject to the AD/CV duty orders on aluminum extrusions form China
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Flat-rolled steel – sunset review determination that revocation of AD duty order on diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated, flat-rolled steel products from Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time
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Molded fiber products – (1) preliminary affirmative CV duty determinations on thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam, (2) new CV cash deposit requirements at rates of 5.99 to 153.25 percent for China and 3.39 to 173.51 percent for Vietnam, and (3) preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination for Vietnam
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Rebar – dumping margin of zero in amended final results of administrative review of AD duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico for the period Nov. 1, 2019, through Oct. 31, 2020
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Tires – dumping margin of 18.15 percent in amended final results of administrative review of AD duty order on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China for the period Aug. 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017