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As your logistics partner, we are committed to keeping you informed about the latest trade policy changes that may impact your business across North America.
Recent announcements in both the United States and Canada include new tariffs and updated duty regulations that could affect a wide range of imports. Below, we have summarized the key points and provided links to the official fact sheets for your convenience.
Please reach out to your assigned Gebrüder Weiss representative should you have any questions or concerns.
The U.S. government announced new Section 232 tariffs on lumber, kitchen cabinets, vanities, and other wood products. These measures will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 14, 2025.
Key points:
The Section 232 tariffs on subject wood imports from the United Kingdom will not exceed 10%, while the combined Section 232 tariff will not exceed 15% on imports from the European Union and Japan.
According to the White House, trading partners who negotiate with the U.S. to address the threat of wood imports to the national security of the U.S. may be able to secure an alternative to the pending tariffs increases.
Read the entire proclamation for more details along with the new annex listing of the tariff subheadings subject to the increased tariffs.
On September 30, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will update the ACE Secure Data Portal to enable electronic refund transactions, in accordance with Executive Order 14247.
This update allows authorized trade users to provide U.S. bank information directly in the ACE Portal, facilitating refunds via Automated Clearing House (ACH). CBP emphasized that this is a preparatory step and that paper refund checks will continue to be issued until a future transition to electronic-only refunds is announced.
CBP also announced these changes in the Federal Register: New Functionality Pertaining to Electronic Refunds in the Automated Commercial Environment on September 24. With this notice, CBP is making the availability of electronic refunds via ACH more accessible by deploying a new functionality, the ACH Refund Authorization tab, in the ACE portal.
Importers are encouraged to obtain an ACE portal account or otherwise if they cannot access the ACE Refund Authorization tab via the ACE Portal, the individual or entity may submit an ACH Refunds Enrollment Form for manual processing. Download Form here
Please reach out to your assigned Gebrüder Weiss representative with any questions regarding ACE Portal access or ACH Refunds Form.
On September 25, the U.S. Government announced new tariffs on imports of pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks, effective October 1.
We will keep you informed on further developments.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance regarding Executive Order 14345, “Implementing the United States – Japan Agreement.”
Under the agreement, the U.S. will apply a baseline 15% tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the U.S., with sector-specific provisions for automobiles, automobile parts, and aerospace products.
CBP advised that these measures apply to Japanese products entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on August 7, 2025. Effective September 16, tariff heading 9903.02.30 will no longer be active.
IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff Guidance:
Civil Aircraft Tariff Guidance
Products of Japan that fall under the WTO Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, except for unmanned aircraft, are no longer subject to additional tariffs imposed through IEEPA reciprocal tariff, Section 232 for aluminum, steel and copper.
Automobile and Automobile Parts Tariff Guidance
EO 14345 modifies Section 232 duties on passenger vehicles and light trucks and automobile parts that are products of Japan that are entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on Sep. 16.
Automobiles Tariffs
Automobile Parts:
Product Subject to Section 232 Tariff Guidance
All products of Japan that are subject to Section 232 action will be exempt from IEEPA Reciprocal tariffs under exemption heading 9903.01.33. These Section 232 actions include:
Please reach out to your assigned Gebrüder Weiss representative should you have any questions or concerns.
In a judgment issued on Tuesday, September 2nd, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are illegal as they exceed the authority granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The full text of the opinion is available here.
The CAFC affirmed the decision by the Court of International Trade (CIT) declaring the “Trafficking and Reciprocal Tariffs” invalid as contrary to law and upheld the grant of declaratory relief. The panel vacated the CIT’s permanent injunction, remanding the case back to the lower court for reevaluation.
The Trump Administration has formally appealed the Federal Circuit ruling that struck down tariffs imposed under the IEEPA. In its motion, the government warned that the decision threatens ongoing trade negotiations and risks significant economic disruption if left unresolved.
The Supreme Court has been asked to expedite the review, with a decision on the review by September 10th, briefs through October, and oral arguments scheduled for the first week of November.
Until the Supreme Court rules, the tariffs will remain in place. We will continue to monitor these developments as they progress.
Please reach out to your assigned Gebrüder Weiss representative should you have any questions or concerns.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated guidance under Executive Order 14257, as amended by the September 5th order “Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements.”
The update provides an expanded list of products exempted from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs.
Key Highlights:
Updated Annex II & III List Link
Please reach out to your assigned Gebrüder Weiss representative should you have any questions or concerns
President Trump, on Thursday evening, September 4th, signed an Executive Order to implement a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan.
Under the Agreement, the U.S. will apply a baseline 15% tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the U.S. alongside separate sector-specific treatment for automobiles and automobile parts; aerospace products; generic pharmaceuticals; and natural resources that are not naturally available or produced in the U.S.
The tariffs set forth shall apply retroactively to products of Japan entered for consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on August 7th, 2025. Any refunds shall be processed pursuant to applicable laws and U.S Customs and Border Protection standard procedures for such refunds.
Within seven days of this notice, the Commerce Secretary will publish a notice in the Federal Register modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States that will be consistent with this order.
We will continue to monitor this update and inform our clients accordingly.
Please reach out to your assigned Gebrüder Weiss representative should you have any questions or concerns.
The Commerce Department announced in a press release on Aug. 19, that 407 product categories were added to the list of “derivative” steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 tariffs. The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%.
Aluminum and steel products included on the list from the UK are subject to 25% duty on the value of the metal content, and aluminum and steel products included on the list from Russia are subject to a duty rate of 200%.
Effective 12:01 a.m. ET Aug.18, in accordance with “Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tarif Inclusions Process” the Commerce Department added additional derivative products to Annex I of the HTSUS to be subject to Section 232 duties.
Consult the Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum FAQs page for additional guidance – including on reporting country of melt and pour, determining the value of steel content and reporting requirements on goods subject to both steel and aluminum duties.
For reference, a summary of the updated Section 232 Chapter HTSUS classification list is attached at the bottom of the CSMS# 65936570 for steel here and CSMS# 65936615 for aluminum here.
Customs and Border Protection on Monday evening, Aug. 11th, released guidance to a trade implementing the Aug.11th Presidential Executive Order “Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rate to Reflect Ongoing Discussions with the People’s Republic of China.”
Hours before the trade truce between China and the U.S. was set to expire, President Trump announced a 90-day extension, that will keep the current trade truce in place until 12:01 am ET November 10th.
9903.01.63 will remain suspended and covered products imported from China, Hong Kong and Macau, that are entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption prior to 12:01 a.m. ET on Nov. 10 will continue to be subject to the reciprocal tariff 9903.01.25 @ 10% ad valorem duty.
9903.01.25: Articles the product of any country, except for products described in headings 9903.01.26–9903.01.33, 9903.02.02–9903.02.71, and 9903.96.01, and except as provided for in headings 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter, will be assessed an additional ad valorem duty rate of 10%.
All other applicable tariffs will remain to be assessed in addition to the reciprocal tariff, such as IEEPA Fentanyl, Section 301 and Section 232.
On August 6th President Trump issued an Executive Order citing IEEPA authority imposing an additional 25% tariff on India because of it imports of Russian oil and oil products. While now it is only India, we do not know if additional countries may be subject as well.
It is important to note that this is not an increase to the IEEPA reciprocal tariff for India under 9903.02.26 @ 25%. This is a separate tariff imposed under IEEPA to address the imports of Russian oil, as such this will be referred to as the IEEPA Russian Oil tariff.
Rate: 25% ad valorem IEEPA Russian Oil tariff
Effective Date: Effective 12:01 am ET on Aug. 27, 2025
Stackability: IEEPA Reciprocal tariff 25% in addition to IEEPA Russian Oil tariff 25%
Exceptions:
Additional Duties on Imports from Canada
Pursuant to Executive Order 14193, issued on February 1st, 2025, was amended by Executive Order, “Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Norther Border” issued on July 31, 2025 with below updated guidance on additional duties due on imports that are the products of Canada.
For goods that are products of Canada, that are entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am eastern daylight time on August 1, 2025, the following duty rates will apply:
Canada IEEPA Fentanyl 9903.01.10: All imports of articles that are products of Canada, other than products under headings 9903.01.12-9903.01.15 and other than products for personal use included in accompanied baggage of persons arriving in the United States – will be assessed an additional duty of 35%.
Goods that qualify for preferential treatment under USMCA will be excluded from the imposition of the 35%.
No updates on IEEPA Reciprocal duties CSMS# 64680374 guidance dated 04/08/2025 – the Executive Order advises to use tariff 9903.01.26 to exclude Canada from Reciprocal duties. An updated will be provided if that changes.
Extension of Trade Talks with Mexico
On July 31, 2025, President Trump announced that trade talks between U.S. and Mexico will be extended for 90 days, past the original Aug. 1st deadline for 30% tariff to take effect.
For the 90-day period, Mexico will continue to pay a 25% Fentanyl Tariff, 25% Tariff on Cars, and 50% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper.
Goods qualifying for preferential treatment under USMCA will continue to be excluded and not subject to the IEEPA Mexico Tariffs.
President Trump issued an Executive Order on July 31, 2025, which sets in motion the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on most countries which have not reached trade deals with the U.S.
The tariffs because effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Aug. 7th. Except for goods that were loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. ET Aug. 7th and entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 5, 2025.
Application of tariffs by individual country: Download PDF File
In accordance with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Executive Order issued on July 30, 2025, the following guidance outlines new duties imposed on imports originating from Brazil.
Effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on August 6, 2025, certain Brazilian-origin products entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption will be subject to an additional 40% duty, in addition to existing tariffs. This change will bring the total duty rate on most Brazilian imports to 50%.
HTS Code 9903.01.77:
All imports of products from Brazil, except those classified under 9903.01.78–9903.01.83, and personal-use goods included in accompanied baggage of persons arriving in the U.S., will be assessed an additional 40% duty.
Additional duty of 40% in 9903.01.77 applies in addition to the IEEPA Reciprocal tariff in 9903.02.09 of 10%, including antidumping/countervailing, taxes, duties, and other charges. The additional duty provided in 9903.01.77 does not apply to products of Brazil subject to Section 232 duties.
Exceptions include:
On July 28th President Trump announced a Trade Deal with The European Union (EU), fundamentally rebalancing the economic relationship between the two largest economies.
Some of the key highlights from the document include the following commitments:
