Import


SECTION 232 AUTO TARIFF ANNEX RELEASED: KEY DATES AND PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS

On April 1, 2025, the U.S. government published the annex to the Section 232 auto tariff proclamation, detailing the specific products subject to new 25% tariffs on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and certain auto parts. The annex outlines key implementation dates and classifications to guide importers, exporters, and compliance professionals. [...]

U.S. ADDS BEER AND EMPTY ALUMINUM CANS TO SECTION 232 ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced additions to the annex of derivative products in alignment with Presidential Proclamation 10895, titled "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States," issued on February 10, 2025. The proclamation imposed specific tariffs on aluminum imports and derivative products. ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES ADDED [...]

2025-04-02T16:24:48+00:00April 2nd, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

NEW U.S. 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES AND AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCED

25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED VEHICLES TAKES EFFECT IN APRIL; AUTO PARTS TO FOLLOW BY EARLY MAY On April 3, 2025, a new 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles—including cars, light trucks, and cargo vans—will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, following a presidential proclamation issued under Section 232 of the [...]

2025-03-27T15:19:38+00:00March 27th, 2025|Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

U.S. TO IMPOSE 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES PURCHASING VENEZUELAN OIL

UPDATE - MARCH 25, 2025: WHITE HOUSE ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER CLARIFYING 25% SECONDARY TARIFF ON VENEZUELAN OIL TRADE The White House published a late-night executive order providing clarification on the application, administration, and enforcement of the upcoming 25% tariff on imports from countries that purchase oil from Venezuela. 1. Tariff [...]

2025-03-25T19:44:03+00:00March 24th, 2025|Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

PORT OF LONG BEACH: CARGO SURGE HIGHLIGHTS SHIFTING IMPORT STRATEGIES

Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach (USLGB) continues to surge, suggesting shifts in U.S. supply chain strategies. Data trends hint that importers started adjusting their sourcing, routing, and inventory replenishment in response to tariff pressures and changing consumer demand. This boost in cargo demand bumped USLGB's February 2025 [...]

2025-03-21T14:46:29+00:00March 21st, 2025|Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

USTR RECOMMENDS FEES FOR CHINA BASED MARINE VESSEL OPERATORS

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a series of new service fees and operational restrictions targeting Chinese maritime transport operators and carriers utilizing Chinese-built vessels. If enacted, these measures would impact vessel operators calling at U.S. ports, introducing financial penalties based on vessel ownership, fleet composition, and [...]

SECTION 232 TARIFFS ON STEEL AND ALUMINUM IN EFFECT, EU RESPONDS

On March 11, 2025, the European Union (EU) announced retaliatory tariffs as 25% tariff on steel and aluminum U.S. imports went into effect at 12:01 a.m. March 12, 2025 ending all country-specific quotas and exclusions.  These EU countermeasures target approximately €26 billion (around $28.4 billion) worth of U.S. goods and [...]

U.S. 50% TARIFF ON CANADIAN STEEL AND ALUMINUM IMPORTS UNLIKELY

LATE-DAY ANNOUNCEMENT: ADDITIONAL 50% TARIFF ON STEEL AND ALUMINUM CANADIAN PRODUCTS ON HOLD President Donald J. Trump told reporters at the White House that he 'probably' would not proceed with increasing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, following the Ontario premier’s decision to roll back a surcharge on [...]

2025-03-11T21:47:49+00:00March 11th, 2025|Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA, HONG KONG, CANADA, AND MEXICO: LATEST UPDATES & TRADE IMPACT

U.S. CUSTOMS BORDER PROTECTION PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON NEW U.S. TARIFFS The United States has announced an increase in tariffs on products of the China and Hong Kong along with the implementation of tariffs on products of Canada and Mexico, effective March 4, 2025. Guidance published by Customs & Border [...]

ADDITIONAL 10% U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA: QUESTIONS ABOUND

UPDATED March 3, 2025 Click to read the most current information about these tariffs: https://www.greenworldwide.com/u-s-tariffs-on-china-hong-kong-canada-and-mexico-latest-updates-trade-impact/ The United States has increased tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20% under a new Executive Order signed on March 3, 2025. However, important details remain unclear. The order does not specify whether [...]

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