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NPRM Enhances Interdiction of Illicit Low-Value Shipments

February 5, 2025

CBP announced on January 16, 2025 an NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) related to “illicit low-value shipments.”  Section 321 (a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 allows for duty and tax exemptions on low-value shipments entering the U.S., such as gifts, personal goods, and other merchandise valued at $800 or less.  The exemption, first introduced in 1938, aimed to reduce the burden of collecting duties on minimal-value imports.  However, the surge in e-commerce and the increase in low-value shipments has made it difficult for CBP to effectively manage and target high-risk shipments, such as illicit drugs.  To address this, CBP is proposing enhanced data requirements for low-value shipments to improve enforcement and targeting.

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ADDITIONAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM TARIFFS

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the President will increase tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada from 25% to 50% in response to the electricity price increases announced by the Ontario government for electricity sold to the United States.  The President noted on a Truth Social post that the increase is effective starting tomorrow, March 12, 2025.

Read our full advisory by clicking below.

DERIVATIVES

Customs and Border Protection has issued two CSMS messages, 64348288 and 64348411 providing guidance on handling of steel and aluminum derivatives including derivatives outside of chapters 73 and 76. The additional 25% duty will be applicable starting on March 12, 2025, for ALL steel and aluminum derivatives.

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Check out the link below to see our drawback webinar from March 4.

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